impressive
/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
Adjective
Examples
an impressive speech
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Capable of being impressed.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “impressive” mean?
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
Is “impressive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.