impressive
adj. something that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large,
important, skillful etc
adv. impressively
v. impress
n. impression (the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of
the way they seem)
Syn. imposing
Lincoln's power of persuasion was impressive.
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.
Arriving late won't create a very favourable impression .
We were left with the impression that the contract was ours if we wanted it.
I get the distinct impression that we're not wanted here.
It was their first meeting and Richard was determined to make an impression .
When it comes to job interviews, first impressions are important.
Canceling the conference will make a very bad impression .
The final score gives a false impression of the game.
How you greet a customer can leave a lasting impression .
The overall impression was one of chaos.
firm impression of the seal on the wax.
her poem left a deep impression on me.
what was your impression of his words?
The house was very untidy — it didn’t create a very good impression, I’m afraid.
Her speech made quite an impression on the audience. (=had an effect on them, esp.
by being good)
First impressions are often wrong.
What’s your impression of him as a worker? (=do you think he is good or bad?)
an impressive speech/speaker.
the great cathedral with its impressive spire.