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Her science project was impressive.
What does Impressive mean?
Impressive means very good or admirable.
Dictionary definition
Good, skillful, or powerful enough to make people admire it.
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Impressive in a sentence
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The singer gave an impressive performance at school.
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Clear evidence can make a presentation more impressive and convincing.
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What does impressive mean?
Impressive means very good or admirable.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to impressive?
remarkable is close in meaning to impressive in this context.
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im · pres · iv · strongest beat: pres
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WordImpressive.
Partadjective.
MeaningImpressive means very good or admirable.
ExampleExample: Her science project was impressive.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- im · pres · iv
- Strongest beat
- pres
- Ending
- iv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pres.
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Synonyms
Words like Impressive
remarkableWorth noticing because it is special.
excellentVery good in quality.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ordinaryNot special or unusual.
unimpressiveNot causing admiration.
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Word family
Impressive word family
Base word
impressive
adjective
impressive
Base form.
verb
impress
To cause admiration.
noun
impression
The effect something has on someone.
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Impressive means very good or admirable.
Common mix-up
Impressive is not the same as ordinary. Impressive means impressive means very good or admirable.
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