impressive

CEFRB1

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Causing admiration through size, skill, or quality.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Capable of being impressed.

Examples

  • It's nothing impressive. It's just a bit part in that play.

  • Unless it's something fairly impressive, I won't remember it.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.

More examples

In context

  • an impressive movie

  • an impressive speech

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Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From impress + -ive.