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impressive

впечатляющий

Meaning of impressive

causing admiration

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EN-UK/ɪmˈpresɪv/
EN-US/ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
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impressive with Russian translation

impressive usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

У городского музея впечатляющий стеклянный купол, который блестит на солнце.

The city museum has an impressive glass roof that shines in the sun.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Эта старая крепость впечатляющий памятник, особенно в сумерках.

From the hill the old fortress looked especially impressive at dusk.

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impressive belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

impressiveвпечатляющий
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

impressive synonyms

Related words worth learning together

remarkable
emphasizes something unusual, noteworthy or surprising rather than sheer scale
spectacular
stronger than 'impressive' in visual drama and scale; emphasizes a showy or dramatic effect
breathtaking
implies an extreme, almost overwhelming visual or emotional effect (so beautiful or vast it 'takes your breath away')
awe-inspiring
suggests deep awe or reverence, often with a sense of grandeur or power beyond usual admiration
majestic
emphasizes dignified grandeur and noble beauty, often stately rather than flashy
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emphasizes something unusual, noteworthy or surprising rather than sheer scale

B2Often

The castle's restoration is remarkable for its attention to detail.

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spectacular

stronger than 'impressive' in visual drama and scale; emphasizes a showy or dramatic effect

B2Often

The waterfall is a spectacular sight from the cliff path.

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breathtaking

implies an extreme, almost overwhelming visual or emotional effect (so beautiful or vast it 'takes your breath away')

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The view from the summit was absolutely breathtaking.

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awe-inspiring

suggests deep awe or reverence, often with a sense of grandeur or power beyond usual admiration

C1Often

The ancient temple was awe-inspiring in its scale and history.

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majestic

emphasizes dignified grandeur and noble beauty, often stately rather than flashy

B2Often

The majestic cliffs rose above the sea.

🇬🇧en

suggests scale, splendor or formality; can apply to architecture, plans or events

B2Often

The grand facade of the museum impressed visitors.

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magnificent

strong praise for beauty, quality or craftsmanship; more elevated and laudatory than 'impressive'

B2Often

The palace's interior was magnificent, full of gilded decoration.

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imposing

implies a commanding presence that demands attention; can be impressive but also intimidating

B2Often

The imposing fortress loomed over the town.

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notable

focuses on being worthy of notice or attention; more neutral and factual than 'impressive'

B2Often

The building is notable for its unusual roofline.

🇬🇧en

emphasizes that something will be remembered; focuses on lasting impression rather than immediate awe

B2Often

Their trip to the ancient ruins was memorable for everyone.

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impressive meaning: what does it mean?

causing admiration

impressive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

impressive is pronounced as /ɪmˈpresɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

impressive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The city museum has an impressive glass roof that shines in the sun. Translation: У городского музея впечатляющий стеклянный купол, который блестит на солнце.

Is impressive part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

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Is impressive part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, impressive (впечатляющий) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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