impressive
11impressive — im|pres|sive W3 [ımˈpresıv] adj something that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large, important etc ▪ Among the guests was an impressive array of authors and critics. ▪ the remains of an impressive Roman villa… …
12impressive — [[t]ɪmpre̱sɪv[/t]] ♦♦♦ ADJ GRADED Something that is impressive impresses you, for example because it is great in size or degree, or is done with a great deal of skill. It is an impressive achievement... The film s special effects are particularly …
13impressive*/ — [ɪmˈpresɪv] adj if someone or something is impressive, you admire them Ant: unimpressive an impressive performance[/ex] The list of their achievements is pretty impressive.[/ex] impressively adv …
14impressive — impressively, adv. impressiveness, n. /im pres iv/, adj. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. [1585 95; IMPRESS1 + IVE] Syn. imposing …
15impressive — adjective a) Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene. b) Capable of being… …
16impressive — ● impressif, impressive adjectif (anglais impressive) Littéraire. Qui est propre à causer ou à traduire des impressions. Se dit de la qualité acoustique et auditive d un son, qui le rend propre à évoquer certains bruits naturels …
17impressive — adjective 1) an impressive building Syn: magnificent, majestic, imposing, splendid, spectacular, grand, awe inspiring, striking, stunning, breathtaking; informal mind blowing, jaw dropping Ant: ordinary 2) …
18impressive — /ɪmˈprɛsɪv / (say im presiv) adjective 1. such as to impress the mind; arousing solemn feelings: *The padre s impressive tones filled the dimly lit room with memories. –ion l. idriess, 1932. 2. commanding respect or admiration: *An impressive… …
19impressive — adjective Date: 1598 making or tending to make a marked impression ; having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration < an impressive display of skill > Synonyms: see moving • impressively adverb • impressiveness noun …
20impressive — See formidable. See formidable, impressive …
