/ɪmˈpresɪv/
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Translation
So good, big, or skilful that people admire it.
Word origin
From the verb impress, which comes from Latin imprimere meaning to press into, as if something admired presses itself into your mind.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- imprimere
- English cognates
- impress, print
Examples
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Something impressive makes you stop and admire it.
notes.
An impressive performance shows great skill.
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We often say impressive about results that are better than expected.
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