impressive

[ im-pres-iv ]
/ ɪmˈprɛs ɪv /
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adjective

having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.

Origin of impressive

First recorded in 1585–95; impress1 + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM impressive

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impressive

impressionable impressive

Words nearby impressive

impressible, impression, impressionable, impressionism, impressionist, impressive, impressive aphasia, impressment, impressure, imprest, imprest fund

Words related to unimpressive

so-so, unremarkable, mediocre, prosaic, average, common, commonplace, conventional, dull, everyday, fair, insignificant, modest, normal, pedestrian, plain, routine, run-of-the-mill, second-rate, typical

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British Dictionary definitions for unimpressive (1 of 2)

unimpressive
/ (ˌʌnɪmˈprɛsɪv) /

adjective

not capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc an unimpressive performance

British Dictionary definitions for unimpressive (2 of 2)

impressive
/ (ɪmˈprɛsɪv) /

adjective

capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding

Derived forms of impressive

impressively, adverb impressiveness, noun