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impressive
/ɪmˈpresɪv/

impressive

🇺🇸 American English
/ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
🇬🇧 British English
/ɪmˈpresɪv/
Meaning of impressive

causing admiration

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How important is this wordoften
impressive

When to use impressive

impressive glass roof that

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

impressive at dusk

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

impressive usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

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

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

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

Similar words

impressive

general positive impact or admiration; neutral term for something that makes an impact (size, skill, beauty, achievement)

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

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impressive令人印象深刻的
shower淋浴
elevator电梯
towel毛巾
TV电视
view景色
breakfast早餐

impressive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between impressive / remarkable / spectacular / breathtaking / awe-inspiring / majestic

🇬🇧English
impressive

general positive impact or admiration; neutral term for something that makes an impact (size, skill, beauty, achievement)

B2Very Often

The cathedral is truly impressive, dominating the skyline.

Собор действительно впечатляющий, доминирует над горизонтом.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes something unusual, noteworthy or surprising rather than sheer scale

B2Often

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

Реставрация замка замечательна вниманием к деталям.

S
🇬🇧English
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.

Водопад — зрелищное зрелище с обрывной тропы.

B
🇬🇧English
breathtaking

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

C1Often

The view from the summit was absolutely breathtaking.

Вид с вершины был просто захватывающим.

A
🇬🇧English
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.

Древний храм внушал благоговейный трепет своими масштабами и историей.

M
🇬🇧English
majestic

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

B2Often

The majestic cliffs rose above the sea.

Величественные скалы возвышались над морем.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Often

The grand facade of the museum impressed visitors.

Внушительный фасад музея впечатлил посетителей.

M
🇬🇧English
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.

Интерьер дворца был великолепен, полон позолоченных украшений.

I
🇬🇧English
imposing

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

B2Often

The imposing fortress loomed over the town.

Внушительная крепость возвышалась над городом.

N
🇬🇧English
notable

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

B2Often

The building is notable for its unusual roofline.

Здание примечательно своей необычной линией крыши.

🇬🇧English

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.

Поездка к древним руинам запомнилась всем.

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How to pronounce impressive and what this word means

impressive translation: впечатляющий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce impressive

/ɪmˈpresɪv/

impressive translation

впечатляющий

impressive examples

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

impressive transcription

/ɪmˈpresɪv/, /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/

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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?

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