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Word impressive
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ɪmˈpresɪv / NAmE / ɪmˈpresɪv /
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  • an impressive building with a huge tower
  • an impressive performance
  • one of the most impressive novels of recent years
  • she was very impressive in the interview.
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impressive

(adjective)BrE / ɪmˈpresɪv / NAmE / ɪmˈpresɪv /
  1. making you feel admiration, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.
    • opposite unimpressive
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unimpressive
    • an impressive building with a huge tower
    • an impressive performance
    • one of the most impressive novels of recent years
    • She was very impressive in the interview.

    Extra Examples

    • A large portico provides a suitably impressive entrance to the chapel.
    • He was far from impressive in his semi-final against Federer.
    • The fact that he is so young makes his achievements even more impressive.
    • The film is technically impressive, but lacks real excitement.
    • The new building looks most impressive.
    • The scenery to the north of the lake is equally impressive.
    • It is one of the most impressive novels published in recent years.
    • The college is an impressive building with a huge tower.
    • 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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