Impressive
adjective
Something that amazes or astonishes because it is very good or very big.
The magic show was very impressive.
Often appears as...
- impressive performance
- impressive structure
adjective
Something that makes a strong positive impact on mind or emotions.
His dedication to his work is quite impressive.
Often appears as...
- impressive dedication
- impressive commitment
adjective
Making someone feel admiration or respect.
She has an impressive list of academic achievements.
Often appears as...
- impressive achievements
- impressive credentials
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Academic
adjective
Something that amazes or astonishes because it is very good or very big.
The magic show was very impressive.
Often appears as...
- impressive performance
- impressive structure
adjective
Something that makes a strong positive impact on mind or emotions.
His dedication to his work is quite impressive.
Often appears as...
- impressive dedication
- impressive commitment
adjective
Making someone feel admiration or respect.
She has an impressive list of academic achievements.
Often appears as...
- impressive achievements
- impressive credentials
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Size or Quality
Use 'impressive' when size or quality exceeds expectations, like a skyscraper or a flawless performance.
The size of the new stadium is really impressive.
Pro Tip 2/3Accomplishment Highlight
Highlight someone's accomplishment that surprises or pleases others greatly by using 'impressive'.
Her ability to solve complex problems is impressive.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Wow Factor
Describe something that unexpectedly wows you as 'impressive', like an unanticipated act in a talent show.
The young painter's skills are quite impressive.
Pro Tip 1/3Size or Quality
Use 'impressive' when size or quality exceeds expectations, like a skyscraper or a flawless performance.
The size of the new stadium is really impressive.
Pro Tip 2/3Accomplishment Highlight
Highlight someone's accomplishment that surprises or pleases others greatly by using 'impressive'.
Her ability to solve complex problems is impressive.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Wow Factor
Describe something that unexpectedly wows you as 'impressive', like an unanticipated act in a talent show.
The young painter's skills are quite impressive.
Pro Tip 1/3Size or Quality
Use 'impressive' when size or quality exceeds expectations, like a skyscraper or a flawless performance.
The size of the new stadium is really impressive.
Pro Tip 2/3Accomplishment Highlight
Highlight someone's accomplishment that surprises or pleases others greatly by using 'impressive'.
Her ability to solve complex problems is impressive.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Wow Factor
Describe something that unexpectedly wows you as 'impressive', like an unanticipated act in a talent show.
The young painter's skills are quite impressive.
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Inside the ant colony -...
These stimuli accomplish many things from serving as an alarm to other ants if one is killed, to signaling when a queen is nearing the end of her reproductive life. But one of the most impressive collective capabilities of an ant colony is to thoroughly and efficiently explore large areas without any predetermined plan.
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Why are there so many...
So, what's their secret to success? Insect abundance comes down to many things that together make them some of the most adaptable and resilient creatures, beginning with their impressive ability to breed. Many species can produce hundreds of offspring within their lifetimes. Most offspring will die,
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Elevating simple...
make them freely delicious I mean who doesn't like the smell of frying bacon if you take like a really humble vegetable like a beet and make people freak out about it it's a lot more impressive but the more important reason is for the future of food as everyone
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How do dogs "see" with...
dogs exhale through slits at the side of their nose, creating swirls of air that help draw in new odor molecules and allow odor concentration to build up over mulitple sniffs. But all that impressive nasal architecture wouldn't be much help
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Why is Mount Everest so...
barely big enough to widdle it down. The mountain exists in a perfect storm of conditions that maintain its impressive stature. But that won't always be the case. We live in a changing world where the continental plates, Earth's climate,
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The Smartest Parrots in...
Now before we start, Einstein, do you need to clear your throat? Irene has come to see Einstein firsthand because she's heard of her impressive vocal abilities. Now Einstein just took a trip all around the world.
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He Spent 40 Years Alone...
helped build here he grows his garden has an impressive hat collection loves cricket and dreams of bollywood every couple of weeks he skis back into the nearest town for supplies
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Gorilla shows Steve...
until you get a good look at this guy. This is the silverback, the dominant male, And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world.
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Meet This Family of...
He's got to be one of the most impressive animals in the world. He's 200 kilos! He's definitely keeping his family in order.
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
I see people who want to make a better world, by doing groundbreaking scientific work, by creating impressive works of art,
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Inside the ant colony -...
These stimuli accomplish many things from serving as an alarm to other ants if one is killed, to signaling when a queen is nearing the end of her reproductive life. But one of the most impressive collective capabilities of an ant colony is to thoroughly and efficiently explore large areas without any predetermined plan.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
So, what's their secret to success? Insect abundance comes down to many things that together make them some of the most adaptable and resilient creatures, beginning with their impressive ability to breed. Many species can produce hundreds of offspring within their lifetimes. Most offspring will die,
Video examples
Elevating simple...
make them freely delicious I mean who doesn't like the smell of frying bacon if you take like a really humble vegetable like a beet and make people freak out about it it's a lot more impressive but the more important reason is for the future of food as everyone
Video examples
How do dogs "see" with...
dogs exhale through slits at the side of their nose, creating swirls of air that help draw in new odor molecules and allow odor concentration to build up over mulitple sniffs. But all that impressive nasal architecture wouldn't be much help
Video examples
Why is Mount Everest so...
barely big enough to widdle it down. The mountain exists in a perfect storm of conditions that maintain its impressive stature. But that won't always be the case. We live in a changing world where the continental plates, Earth's climate,
Video examples
The Smartest Parrots in...
Now before we start, Einstein, do you need to clear your throat? Irene has come to see Einstein firsthand because she's heard of her impressive vocal abilities. Now Einstein just took a trip all around the world.
Video examples
He Spent 40 Years Alone...
helped build here he grows his garden has an impressive hat collection loves cricket and dreams of bollywood every couple of weeks he skis back into the nearest town for supplies
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Gorilla shows Steve...
until you get a good look at this guy. This is the silverback, the dominant male, And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world.
Video examples
Meet This Family of...
He's got to be one of the most impressive animals in the world. He's 200 kilos! He's definitely keeping his family in order.
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
I see people who want to make a better world, by doing groundbreaking scientific work, by creating impressive works of art,
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Quote examples
Kevin A. Ford
American Astronaut
Space station is, it really is one of the more, if not the most, impressive technological achievement of the modern day, not only in what we've accomplished engineering-wise but what we've accomplished on this international scale, because anybody will tell you that half the challenge is making it all work.
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Ralph Lauren
American Designer
When I was growing up, officers in uniform were very impressive to me. They were doing a job. They were protecting our country; they were heroes. When you wear an old military jacket, there's some sort of connection to those qualities - to being strong, to being tough, to being a warrior.
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Luke Roberts
English Actor
It's nice to sort of walk in and at least create the illusion that you are, or your character is, a well-rounded human being, a complete person. Especially when you're playing these impressive, high-functioning professionals. You feel like you have to come in sort of guns blazing.
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Walter Dean Myers
American Writer
I admired the work ethic of the cowboys I read about. The idea of these young people taking on this much responsibility was impressive. I would like modern readers to have an appreciation of this.
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Zoe Bell
New Zealander Actress
I don't know, I'm still a little bit like, when you blend CGI well with real life, it's impressive, but if you remove real life completely, I still get pulled out of the movie a bit.
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Lynne Ramsay
Scottish Director
I'm a big believer in cinema, you know - what it used to be? Images and sound, and working it out a bit. I find it exciting watching films where I just go into an impressive world.
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Ritika Singh
Indian Actress
I have done 'Shivalinga' because I liked the story. My character, especially, is very impressive.
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Hank Azaria
American Actor
It's always impressive when talented comedians are easy laughers or generous with their laughs.
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Judith Martin
American Author
It's far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
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Vivienne Westwood
English Designer
You have a more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes.
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Kevin A. Ford
American Astronaut
Space station is, it really is one of the more, if not the most, impressive technological achievement of the modern day, not only in what we've accomplished engineering-wise but what we've accomplished on this international scale, because anybody will tell you that half the challenge is making it all work.
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Ralph Lauren
American Designer
When I was growing up, officers in uniform were very impressive to me. They were doing a job. They were protecting our country; they were heroes. When you wear an old military jacket, there's some sort of connection to those qualities - to being strong, to being tough, to being a warrior.
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Luke Roberts
English Actor
It's nice to sort of walk in and at least create the illusion that you are, or your character is, a well-rounded human being, a complete person. Especially when you're playing these impressive, high-functioning professionals. You feel like you have to come in sort of guns blazing.
Quote examples
Walter Dean Myers
American Writer
I admired the work ethic of the cowboys I read about. The idea of these young people taking on this much responsibility was impressive. I would like modern readers to have an appreciation of this.
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Zoe Bell
New Zealander Actress
I don't know, I'm still a little bit like, when you blend CGI well with real life, it's impressive, but if you remove real life completely, I still get pulled out of the movie a bit.
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Lynne Ramsay
Scottish Director
I'm a big believer in cinema, you know - what it used to be? Images and sound, and working it out a bit. I find it exciting watching films where I just go into an impressive world.
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Ritika Singh
Indian Actress
I have done 'Shivalinga' because I liked the story. My character, especially, is very impressive.
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Hank Azaria
American Actor
It's always impressive when talented comedians are easy laughers or generous with their laughs.
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Judith Martin
American Author
It's far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
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Vivienne Westwood
English Designer
You have a more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes.
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