impressive

English

Etymology

impress +‎ -ive

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛsɪv

Adjective

impressive (comparative more impressive, superlative most impressive)

  1. Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress
    an impressive speech
    an impressive movie
  2. Capable of being impressed.
  3. Appealing.

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