impressive

Meanings

• adjective

  able to cause great surprise or amazement; admirable.

  - "The view from the top of the mountain was impressive."
  - "His impressive collection of stamps took years to compile."

• verb

  give a good or favorable impression; please or satisfy.

  - "The new employee managed to impress the boss with her skills."
  - "The painting impressed the art critics."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unimpressive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impressive
impress , suppress , depress , transgress

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Variants

List of all variants of impressive that leads to same result
impressive , impressively , impressiveness , impressivenesses

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Forms

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impressively, more impressive, most impressive

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from Latin impressus, past participle of imprimere, from in- 'in' + pressus 'pressed'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'impressive' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The tallest tree in the world, the Hyperion Tree, is considered impressive due to its height of over 379 feet (115 meters).

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Related Concepts

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1. awe-inspiring: Something that inspires feelings of wonder and reverence.

2. admirable: Worthy of admiration; inspiring respect, approval, or affection.

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Culture

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The word 'impressive' has been used extensively in various forms of art and literature to describe awe-inspiring or remarkable works. For instance, in music, an impressive symphony might evoke a sense of grandeur and majesty. In literature, an impressive character might be one who is admirable or inspiring, such as a hero or a sage. In visual arts, an impressive painting might be one that is lifelike or realistic, or one that evokes strong emotions.

How to Memorize "impressive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'impressive' written in bold letters, and imagine a scene that evokes feelings of awe and admiration. For example, imagine a beautiful sunset or a majestic waterfall.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Impressive is what leaves me speechless and breathless'.

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