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impressive

impressive

Meaning of impressive

causing admiration

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Pronunciation
British English/ɪmˈpresɪv/
American English/ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterslìng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè de
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impressive with Chinese translation

impressive usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The city museum has an impressive glass roof that shines in the sun.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

From the hill the old fortress looked especially impressive at dusk.

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impressive belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

impressive令人印象深刻的
shower淋浴
elevator电梯
towel毛巾
TV电视
view景色
breakfast早餐

impressive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between impressive / remarkable / spectacular / breathtaking / awe-inspiring / majestic

🇬🇧English

emphasizes something unusual, noteworthy or surprising rather than sheer scale

B2Often

The castle's restoration is remarkable for its attention to detail.

S
🇬🇧English
spectacular

stronger than 'impressive' in visual drama and scale; emphasizes a showy or dramatic effect

B2Often

The waterfall is a spectacular sight from the cliff path.

B
🇬🇧English
breathtaking

implies an extreme, almost overwhelming visual or emotional effect (so beautiful or vast it 'takes your breath away')

C1Often

The view from the summit was absolutely breathtaking.

A
🇬🇧English
awe-inspiring

suggests deep awe or reverence, often with a sense of grandeur or power beyond usual admiration

C1Often

The ancient temple was awe-inspiring in its scale and history.

M
🇬🇧English
majestic

emphasizes dignified grandeur and noble beauty, often stately rather than flashy

B2Often

The majestic cliffs rose above the sea.

🇬🇧English

suggests scale, splendor or formality; can apply to architecture, plans or events

B2Often

The grand facade of the museum impressed visitors.

M
🇬🇧English
magnificent

strong praise for beauty, quality or craftsmanship; more elevated and laudatory than 'impressive'

B2Often

The palace's interior was magnificent, full of gilded decoration.

I
🇬🇧English
imposing

implies a commanding presence that demands attention; can be impressive but also intimidating

B2Often

The imposing fortress loomed over the town.

N
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notable

focuses on being worthy of notice or attention; more neutral and factual than 'impressive'

B2Often

The building is notable for its unusual roofline.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes that something will be remembered; focuses on lasting impression rather than immediate awe

B2Often

Their trip to the ancient ruins was memorable for everyone.

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How to pronounce impressive and what this word means

impressive means impressive. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce impressive

/ɪmˈpresɪv/

impressive translation

impressive

impressive examples

The city museum has an impressive glass roof that shines in the sun.

impressive transcription

/ɪmˈpresɪv/, /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/

Questions about this word

impressive meaning: what does it mean?

causing admiration

impressive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

impressive is pronounced as /ɪmˈpresɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

impressive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The city museum has an impressive glass roof that shines in the sun. Translation: У городского музея впечатляющий стеклянный купол, который блестит на солнце.

Is impressive part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, impressive can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is impressive part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, impressive can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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