Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impression

noun
/ɪmˈprɛʃən/
Definition
A mark, outline, or shape made by pressing against a surface.
Examples
  • Her first impression of the city was very positive.
  • He made a lasting impression on his teachers.
  • The impression of the artist’s hand was still visible in the clay.
Meaning
The effect or influence that someone or something has on a person’s thoughts or feelings.
Synonyms
  • influence
  • effect
  • impact
  • image
  • notion