impressive
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
B1
Anglais
~ 2800
lenyűgöző
B1
1
lenyűgöző
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is impressive
The team gave an impressive performance in the final match.
A csapat lenyűgöző teljesítményt nyújtott a döntő mérkőzésen.
Her ability to speak five languages is truly impressive.
Igazán lenyűgöző, hogy öt nyelven beszél.
The museum houses an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
He delivered an impressive speech that moved the audience.
The skyscraper is an impressive feat of engineering.
Exemples pédagogiques
The big new bridge is impressive.
A nagy új híd lenyűgöző.
Her painting is very impressive.
A festménye nagyon lenyűgöző.
This phone has some impressive features.
He did an impressive job on the project.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'impressive' with 'impressed'. 'Impressive' describes the thing causing admiration; 'impressed' describes the person feeling it.
Sens
Causing admiration or respect
Collocations
an impressive performance
|impressive achievement
|impressive record
|impressive skills
|impressive building
Synonymes
remarkable (Highlights unusual qualities that attract attention, without necessarily implying size or grandeur.)
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outstanding (Stronger in praise, often used for exceptional quality or achievement.)
Antonymes
unremarkable (Lacking qualities that attract attention or admiration.)
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mediocre (Describes something of only average quality, not worthy of special praise.)
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Making people feel respect or wonder because it is very good, large, or skillful.
Having a quality, skill, size, or appearance that makes people admire or respect it.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
impressive
API
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
Syllabes et accentuation
im - press - ive (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: impressive
Famille de mots
Core family
Related words
impressionable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressive
adjective
unimpressively
adverb
Advanced or less common
impressiveness
noun
Expressions
make an impressive showing
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv ʃˈoʊɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Perform in a way that impresses others
To do something in a way that makes people admire you.
Exemples
- The young athlete made an impressive showing at her first international competition.
- The company made an impressive showing at the trade fair, attracting many new clients.
leave a lasting impression
1/lˈiv ə lˈæstɪŋ ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Cause lasting admiration or memory
To make someone remember you or something you did for a long time because it was very good or special.
Exemples
- Her kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
- The concert left a lasting impression on me.
- The movie left a lasting impression on me because of its powerful story.
- Her kindness left a lasting impression on the community.