Impressive Meaning
/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjMaking, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
adjCapable of being impressed.
Sentence Examples
Unless it's something fairly impressive, I won't remember it.
It's nothing impressive. It's just a bit part in that play.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The huge cathedral with tall towers and stained glass was very ____ to the visitors.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new skyscraper is a truly ____ piece of modern architecture that dominates the city skyline.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Italic *en Proto-Italic *en- Latin in- Proto-Indo-European *per-? Proto-Indo-European *pres-der. Proto-Italic *pres- Latin premō Latin imprimō Latin impressusder. Middle English impressen English impress Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English impressive From impress + -ive.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The huge cathedral with tall towers and stained glass was very ____ to the visitors.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new skyscraper is a truly ____ piece of modern architecture that dominates the city skyline.