US /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
adj Freq #2720

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    So good or large that it makes people admire it.

    She gave an impressive performance in the school play.

  2. 2
    adj

    Making a strong or memorable effect.

    The cathedral is an impressive sight at night.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · so good or large that it... stupendous
Opposites
Word family
Forms impressiveness
Derived forms impressivelyimpressiveness
Related forms impression

Etymology

impress + -ive

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