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impressive

/ɪmˈpresɪv/
im · pres · sive ɪm · ˈpres · ɪv
English Definition
adj. admirable; making strong effect
中文释义
令人印象深刻的
Significado en Español
impresionante
한국어 뜻
인상적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ấn tượng
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Example Sentence

The performance was impressive.

演出令人印象深刻。

Synonyms
remarkable striking
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
impress(feel moved)+ive(of)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “impressive” in the following sentence: The student''s presentation was so impressive that it earned her a round of applause from the entire audience.

  1. A Ordinary
  2. B Remarkable
  3. C Boring
  4. D Insignificant
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B — Remarkable. “impressive” means adj. admirable; making strong effect

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The gymnast gave a truly ______ performance that stunned all the judges.

  1. A dull
  2. B ordinary
  3. C impressive
  4. D forgettable
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C — impressive. “impressive” means adj. admirable; making strong effect

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Common questions about “impressive”

What does “impressive” mean?

impressive — adj. admirable; making strong effect. In Chinese: 令人印象深刻的.

How do you pronounce “impressive”?

impressive is pronounced /ɪmˈpresɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · pres · sive.

How do you use “impressive” in a sentence?

The performance was impressive. (演出令人印象深刻。)

What are synonyms for “impressive”?

remarkable, striking — all close in meaning to impressive (adj. admirable; making strong effect).

Is “impressive” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. impressive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “impressive”?

impress(feel moved)+ive(of)

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