Impressive
[ɪm'presɪv] or [ɪm'prɛsɪv]
Definition
(adj.) producing a strong effect; 'gave an impressive performance as Othello'; 'a telling gesture' .
(adj.) making a strong or vivid impression; 'an impressive ceremony' .
Typist: Silvia--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene.
(a.) Capable of being impressed.
Edited by Lilian
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Affecting, touching, moving, stirring, powerful.
Checker: Mario
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Forcible, solemn, affecting, imposing, important
ANT:Weak, unimpressive, feeble, tame, jejune, dry, vapid, unimportant,insignificant
Editor: Warren
Examples
- The address was solemn and impressive; the sentence fearful to hear. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- As his arms and legs had been extended stiffly upward as he came to earth upon his back the attitude of death was anything but impressive. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Although twenty-one years of age, and of full growth, the phonograph is ever a wonderfully new and impressive device. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- I will,' returned the other, leaning forward across the table, and speaking in a low impressive voice. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Queer, Sammy, queer,' replied the elder Mr. Weller, with impressive gravity. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Such whims are only impressive as we originate them, I think; they are not to be communicated. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- As we neared home, Joe vaguely acknowledging the occasion as an impressive and ceremonious one, went on ahead to open the front door. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- The recognition of this truth by Sorel is one of the most impressive events in the revolutionary movement. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- The latest, loudest, and most impressive form of the talking machine is the Graphophone Grand. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- I hope,' said the impressive lady, 'I am incapable of it. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Because, look'ee here, dear boy, he said, dropping his voice, and laying a long finger on my breast in an impressive manner, caution is necessary. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- An impressive silence broods over the monstrous structure where such multitudes of men and women were wont to assemble in other days. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Well, it is very serious, Dodo, said Celia, becoming more impressive. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- The eagerness both of attention and intention, exhibited in all the countenances, made them a most impressive sight. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- There was an impressive exchange of salutations. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The intense earnestness and emphasis with which this was said were very impressive to the auditors. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Since the discovery of the New World no material event has happened on this earth so impressive to the imagination as the conquest of the air which is now half achieved. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- All eyes were fixed upon him as he stood--ponderous of frame, sonorous of voice, and with a manner which, though not graceful, was impressive. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- As we wandered thoughtfully down the marble-paved length of this stately temple, the scene about us was strangely impressive. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- The very size of the great manufactory is impressive--sixteen acres of floor space, crowded with machinery and resounding with activity. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Considering the great speed of the modern spindle and the fact that a single workman attends a thousand or more of them, the record of progress in this art becomes impressive. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- No it is not,' said Mrs Wilfer, with the same impressive monotony. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Don't make your eyes red, Oliver, but eat your food and be thankful,' said Mr. Bumble, in a tone of impressive pomposity. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Can't you enter into the secret of my temper, said this most provoking little man, in his usual impressive, slow way. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Assuredly, sir,' returned Mrs. Sparsit, 'you did, in a highly impressive manner, give him such an admonition. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- About you, Samivel,' said Mr. Weller, in a patronising and impressive voice. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Now, George, says Mr. Bucket, keeping his forefinger in an impressive state of action, bear in mind what I've said to you. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The Sphynx is grand in its loneliness; it is imposing in its magnitude; it is impressive in the mystery that hangs over its story. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It's awfully impressive. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- Is it not impressive, Mr. Darnay? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
Editor: Warren