impressive

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/adjective

Causing admiration; having a strong positive effect on people.

Example sentence

“The young gymnast gave an impressive performance.”

A safe, all-purpose compliment. For stronger praise, 'remarkable' or 'astonishing' raise the temperature.

Featured as word of the day on March 24, 2026.

Related words

impromptuA piece of music, speech, or other creation produced on the spur of the moment, without any preparation.imposingTo use authority to make people accept a rule, charge, or burden.improviseTo create or perform something on the spot, relying on instinct and imagination instead of a prepared plan.imposeTo put a rule, tax, or duty in place using official power.impudentRude and disrespectful in a bold, shameless way.implyTo make something follow as a necessary result; to lead logically to a conclusion.