impressive

[US]/ɪmˈpresɪv/
[UK]/ɪmˈpresɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. leaving a deep impression on others, admirable.

Example Sentences

an impressive view of the mountains.

an impressive Olympic Games

impressive achievements in science.

a candidate with an impressive lineup of endorsements.

a most impressive piece of writing.

the cathedral is impressive in its austere simplicity.

communal pride in impressive local buildings.

The film is technically impressive, but lacks real excitement.

the building looked as impressive in actuality as it did in magazines.

his team played some impressive football.

This is Egypt's most impressive venomed snake.

The legislature is housed in an impressive granite edifice.

The first ceremony which we went into college is an impressive ceremony.

This cinema is so impressive that we can't help crying.

His tall and spare frame cut an impressive figure.

The soloist brought the house down with encore for his impressive voice.

A large portico provides a suitably impressive entrance to the chapel.

He was far from impressive in his semi-final against Federer.

it is a Potemkin party; there is little behind the impressive parliamentary group seen on television.

Real-world Examples

They were large, versatile and most importantly visually impressive.

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

But there's really impressive stuff in there.

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His credentials are impressive, to say the least.

Source: Cat and Mouse Game Season 2

A feat so impressive, it seems almost superpowered.

Source: The mysteries of the Earth

From close up, we are, none of us, reliably impressive.

Source: The school of life

So, that's the first thing I notice very impressive.

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Just come in from West Farthing. - Very impressive, Mr. Worrywort.

Source: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

So to even make contact I think was pretty, pretty impressive.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2022 Collection

Craigievar is a treasure trove of impressive artefacts and decoration.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

A rail system seems archaic for a attraction this impressive.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

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