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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And his strategic chops clearly helped pull the team’s recent Super Bowl victory; in an impressive defensive gameplay, the Seahawks reigned supreme.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Three sites have been proposed with all kinds of impressive incentives.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Professional performances are impressive, not instructional.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Moltzan’s run was especially impressive given the treacherous nature of the slalom course on Tuesday, as eight of the 26 racers either did not finish or were disqualified.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Three sites have been proposed with all kinds of impressive incentives.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Professional performances are impressive, not instructional.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Moltzan’s run was especially impressive given the treacherous nature of the slalom course on Tuesday, as eight of the 26 racers either did not finish or were disqualified.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impressive
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“Impressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressive. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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