impressive
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
B1
Англійська
~ 2800
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
Causing admiration or respect
Making people feel respect or wonder because it is very good, large, or skillful.
Модель уживання:
[something] is impressive
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impressive' with 'impressed'. 'Impressive' describes the thing causing admiration; 'impressed' describes the person feeling it.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
unremarkable (Lacking qualities that attract attention or admiration.)
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mediocre (Describes something of only average quality, not worthy of special praise.)
Словосполучення
an impressive performance
|impressive achievement
|impressive record
|impressive skills
|impressive building
Теми
emotions
|communication
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The team gave an impressive performance in the final match.
- Her ability to speak five languages is truly impressive.
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The big new bridge is impressive.
- Her painting is very impressive.
- This phone has some impressive features.
- He did an impressive job on the project.
Граматика
Словникова форма
impressive
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪv/
Склади й наголос
im - press - ive (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: impressive
Споріднені слова
Core family
Related words
impressionable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressive
adjective
unimpressively
adverb
Advanced or less common
impressiveness
noun
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.