impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpres.ɪv/ adj

Definition

•

If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important or very large

That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player.

an impressive collection of modern paintings

There are some very impressive buildings in the town.

•

An impressive person causes you to admire or respect them for their special skills or abilities

She's a very impressive public speaker.

/ɪmˈpres.ɪv.li/ adv

(Definition of impressive adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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