impressive

/im'presiv/

Thân thiện

The orchestra gave an impressive performance of the symphony.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Producing a strong effect: Something that is "impressive" has the power to cause admiration, respect, or a feeling of being moved due to its quality, size, skill, or other notable characteristics.
   • Making a strong or vivid impression: Something that is "impressive" is remarkable and memorable, easily capturing and holding one's attention.

Usage

• The adjective "impressive" is used to describe a person, object, event, or achievement that evokes a positive and powerful reaction, such as awe or admiration.
• It is often used in formal and informal contexts to express approval or to highlight excellence.
• Common collocations include: , , , , .

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The orchestra gave an impressive performance that received a standing ovation.
  • Her knowledge of ancient history is truly impressive.
  • The view from the mountain top was impressive and breathtaking.

Advanced Usage

• "To be impressive": This is the standard construction to state that something has the quality of impressing.
  • The scale of the project is impressive.
• "Find something impressive": This phrase is used to express a personal reaction of being impressed.
  • I find his dedication to his work very impressive.

Variants and Related Words

• Impressively (adverb): In a manner that causes admiration.
  • She performed impressively under pressure.
• Impressiveness (noun): The quality of being impressive.
  • The impressiveness of the monument is undeniable.

Synonyms

• Awe-inspiring: Causing a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
• Striking: Attracting attention by being unusual or outstanding.
• Grand: Magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.
• Remarkable: Worthy of attention; extraordinary.

Antonyms

• Unimpressive: Failing to make a positive impact or to attract admiration.
  • The presentation was unimpressive and failed to engage the audience.
• Ordinary: With no special or distinctive features; normal.
• Forgettable: Not memorable or noteworthy.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. producing a strong effect
   • gave an impressive performance as Othello
   • a telling gesture
2. making a strong or vivid impression
   • an impressive ceremony

Từ đồng nghĩa

• telling