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   Im·pres·sive

   /əmˈpresiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome: "an impressive view of the mountains" Similar magnificentmajesticimposingsplendidspectaculargrandaugustawe-inspiringstirringstunningbreathtakingstatelymonumentalpalatialnobledignifiedadmirableaccomplishedexpertskilledskillfulmasterlyconsummateexcellentformidableoutstandingfirst-classfirst-ratefineinformal:greatmeanniftycrackingcrackstellaracewizardamazeballscrackerjackbadassOpposite unimpressiveordinaryunimpressivemediocre

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   • 1. impressiveness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › impressiveimpressive definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of impressive – Learner’s Dictionary. impressive. adjective. uk / ɪmˈpresɪv / us. Add to word list. B2. Someone or something that is impressive makes you admire and respect them: an impressive performance / view. impressively. adverb. (Definition of impressive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMPRESSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   IMPRESSIVE definition: Someone or something that is impressive makes you admire and respect them: . Learn more.

4. en.thefreedictionary.com › impressiveImpressive - definition of impressive by The Free Dictionary

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   Define impressive. impressive synonyms, impressive pronunciation, impressive translation, English dictionary definition of impressive. adj. Making a strong positive impression; inspiring admiration or awe: an impressive achievement. im·pres′sive·ly adv. im·pres′sive·ness n.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › impressiveimpressive - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   im•pres•sive (im pres′ iv), adj. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. impress1 + - ive 1585–95. im•pres′sive•ly, adv. im•pres′sive•ness, n. imposing, awesome.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › impressiveIMPRESSIVE - 23 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   impressive. adjective. These are words and phrases related to impressive. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of impressive. The Canadian Rockies are an impressive sight. Synonyms. imposing. thrilling. awe-inspiring. magnificent. moving. soul-stirring. exciting. grand. majestic. striking. august.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › impressive_adjimpressive, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/ im-PRESS-iv. U.S. English. /əmˈprɛsɪv/ uhm-PRESS-iv. /ˈɪmˌprɛsɪv/ IM-press-iv. See pronunciation. Where does the adjective impressive come from? Earliest known use. late 1500s. impressive is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: impress v.1, ‑ive suffix. See etymology. Nearby entries.

8. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishimpressive - Definition in English - bab.la

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   Define 'impressive'. See more meanings of 'impressive' with examples.