impressive
adjective
im·pres·sive
im-ˈpre-siv 
: making or tending to make a marked impression : having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration
an impressive display of skill
impressively
adverb
impressiveness
noun
Examples of impressive in a Sentence
He has an impressive vocabulary for a 10-year-old.
Her first performance was very impressive.
He has an impressive manner.
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This co-production with Cincinnati Opera should look impressive as well.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The Australian put on an impressive show in mixed conditions at Spa-Francorchamps, finishing 3.415 seconds ahead of teammate Lando Norris and 20.185 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in third, stretching his championship lead to 16 points.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Announcing its lineup on Thursday, July 31 (Australia time), the festival is led by the impressive blend of Jelly Roll and Shaboozey – both of whom are making their Australian debuts as part of the festival.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Lambert-Smith has exhibited some impressive ball-tracking in the deep part of the field.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The Australian put on an impressive show in mixed conditions at Spa-Francorchamps, finishing 3.415 seconds ahead of teammate Lando Norris and 20.185 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in third, stretching his championship lead to 16 points.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Announcing its lineup on Thursday, July 31 (Australia time), the festival is led by the impressive blend of Jelly Roll and Shaboozey – both of whom are making their Australian debuts as part of the festival.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Lambert-Smith has exhibited some impressive ball-tracking in the deep part of the field.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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“Impressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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impressive
adjective
im·pres·sive
im-ˈpres-iv
: having the power to impress the mind or feelings
an impressive speech
impressively
adverb
impressiveness
noun
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