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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImpressive
/ɪmˈprɛs.ɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a strong effect on someone; evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill.
"The artist's latest sculpture is truly impressive, drawing crowds from all over the city." - 2
Capable of impressing; making a lasting impression.
"Her impressive resume secured her an interview with the top firm."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb impressus, past participle of imprimere (meaning 'to press into or upon', from in- + premere 'to press'). Evolving through Middle French and Late Middle English, the term shifted from physical stamping to mean making a strong mental or emotional mark on the observer.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Impressive" is said worldwide
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impressionnant
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pʁɛ.sjɔ.nɑ̃
"Le spectacle était vraiment impressionnant."
beeindruckend
Transliteration: bəˈaɪ̯ndʁʊkənt
"Die Leistung des Athleten war beeindruckend."
impressionante
Transliteration: im.pres.joˈnante
"La vista dalla cima della montagna è impressionante."
impresionante
Transliteration: im.pɾe.sjoˈnante
"El concierto fue realmente impresionante."
impressionante
Transliteration: ĩ.pɾe.sjɔˈnɐ̃.tʃi
"A apresentação foi impressionante."
प्रभावशाली
Transliteration: prabhāvaśālī
"उसकी कला प्रभावशाली है।"
令人印象深刻
Transliteration: lìng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè
"这部电影令人印象深刻。"
인상적인
Transliteration: insangjeogin
"그의 연기는 인상적이었다."
印象的な
Transliteration: inshō-teki na
"その映画は印象的だった。"
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