impressed

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a deep and lasting impression on someone or something.

  - "The speaker's words impressed upon the audience the importance of the issue."
  - "The work of art impressed me deeply."

• Verb

  To feel or believe that something is impressive or impressive to someone.

  - "I am impressed by your dedication to your work."
  - "The guests were impressed by the grandeur of the mansion."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɹɛst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unimpressed

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Synonyms

pressgang , cut a figure , imprint , print , stamp , confiscate , impound , seize , sequester , make an impression

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impressed
impressive , depresses , expresses , suppresses

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Variants

List of all variants of impressed that leads to same result
impress , impressed , impresses , impressibilities , impressibility , impressible , impressing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Middle English word 'pressen', meaning 'to press' or 'impress'. The verb form 'impress' developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'impressed' is related to the word 'imprint', which comes from the Latin word 'imprimere', meaning 'to press in'.

2. In the early days of printing, books were impressed by rubbing ink onto the pages with a roller, known as a 'press'.

3. The term 'impression' is also used in psychology to describe the way the mind interprets sensory information.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impressionism: A 19th-century art movement characterized by the use of light and color to capture the impression of a scene or moment.

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Culture

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The word 'impressed' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey the idea of making a deep and lasting impression. In art, the term is used to describe the effect of an artwork on the viewer. In literature, it is used to describe the impact of a character or event on the reader. In music, it is used to describe the effect of a powerful performance on the audience.

How to Memorize "impressed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy object pressing a stamp into soft wax, leaving a deep impression.
   - Visualize the feeling of being deeply moved or affected by something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impressed' with the idea of making a deep and lasting impression.
   - Think of a time when you were deeply impressed by something or someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'I can press this word into my memory'
   - Create a mental image of a heavy object pressing the word 'impressed' into your mind.

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