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Impressive ɪmˈpresɪv Adjective Performance Array/List/Collection Display Skill Record

Word3 impressive
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ɪmˈpresɪv/ /ɪmˈpresɪv/
Example
  • an impressive performance
  • an impressive array/list/collection
  • an impressive display of skill
  • he has an impressive record of 63 wins from 71 fights.
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impressive

(adjective)/ɪmˈpresɪv/ /ɪmˈpresɪv/
  1. making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.
    • OPPOSITE unimpressive
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unimpressive
    • an impressive performance
    • an impressive array/list/collection
    • an impressive display of skill
    • He has an impressive record of 63 wins from 71 fights.
    • an impressive building with a huge tower
    • one of the most impressive novels of recent years
    • Several of the younger players also looked impressive.
    • She was very impressive in the interview.

    Extra Examples

    • A large portico provides a suitably impressive entrance to the chapel.
    • She was far from impressive in her semi-final against Osaka.
    • The fact that he is so young makes his achievements even more impressive.
    • The film is technically impressive, but lacks real excitement.
    • The scenery to the north of the lake is equally impressive.
    • The standard of cooking was pretty impressive.
    • The team are 12 points ahead after an impressive victory last night.
    • They gave a truly impressive performance.
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