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impressive Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of impressive?

The comparative form is more impressive and the superlative form is most impressive.

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

What Does Impressive Mean?

Impressive is used as an adjective meaning Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. It is also used to mean Capable of being impressed.

Impressive at a Glance

Part of speech	adjective
Pronunciation	//ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	formidable, glorious and staggering
Antonyms	unimpressive
Comparative / superlative	more impressive, most impressive

Impressive Definition (Adjective)

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
an impressive speech
Capable of being impressed.
Appealing.

Antonyms of Impressive

unimpressive

Impressive in a Sentence

an impressive speech

an impressive movie

Word Forms & Grammar

impressive (comparative more impressive, superlative most impressive)

Words That Rhyme With Impressive

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Origin of Impressive

From impress + -ive.

How Do You Say Impressive?

The standard pronunciation of impressive is //ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Impressive

What part of speech is impressive?

Impressive is an adjective.

What is another word for impressive?

You can replace impressive with words such as formidable, glorious and staggering. See the full list of impressive synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of impressive?

The opposite of impressive is unimpressive.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of impressive?

The comparative form is more impressive and the superlative form is most impressive.