WordHive Learning Dictionary

Impressed

adjective

Impressed means feeling respect or admiration because something is good or skillful.

9 letters 2 syllables

What does Impressed mean?

Impressed means feeling respect or admiration because something is good or skillful.

Dictionary definition

Feeling respect or admiration because something is good or skillful.

Example sentences

Impressed in a sentence

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The coach was impressed by Maya's careful practice.

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Practice the meaning of Impressed

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does impressed mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to impressed?

Practice 3

Which sentence best shows the meaning of impressed?

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Impressed

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Impressed

amazedUse when someone admires something good or surprising.
Antonyms

Opposite words

unimpressedUse when someone does not feel admiration or interest.
Synonym practice

Want to practice impressed synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The teacher was impressed by the neat project," then compare close word choices. Practice impressed synonyms.

Word family

Impressed word family

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Student support

Understand Impressed

Hint for students

Look for clues that show admiration, respect, or noticing skill.

Common mix-up

Impressed is not just surprised; it usually includes admiration.

Try it in class or at home

Read the model sentence and underline the clue words that show the feeling or trait. Then write a new sentence that shows impressed without using the word impressed.

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The coach was impressed by Maya's careful practice." What clues show what impressed means?