impressive

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective making a strong or vivid impression
  2. adjective producing a strong effect

Etymology

From impress + -ive.

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Semantic network

Similar
baronial, grandiose, mind-boggling, dazzling
Opposite (antonyms)
unimpressive

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