Definitions for impressive

impressive im·pres·sive

Spelling: [im-pres-iv]
IPA: /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/

Impressive is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 367 anagrams from letters in impressive (eeiimprssv).

Definitions for impressive

adjective

  1. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable:

Origin of impressive

First recorded in 1585-95; impress1 + -ive

Examples for impressive

Cartwright, in his most impressive manner, stepped a foot closer to Bud's chair.

The orator of Guayana to be impressive must be long, however little he may have to say.

The ATSB has been impressive in the way it has taken over the direction of the search for Flight 370.

They are impressive animals, solitary hunters blessed with incredible power and athleticism.

But while the GoPro is impressive by itself, it has some serious wow factor when combined with a drone.

It was what is generally known as a most impressive service.

The Walking Dead piled up an impressive body count in 2014, with Lizzie, Hershel, and Beth among its major casualties.

Still it was an impressive sight, to one who had not seen Niagara.

He cast her as Hope, an ex-addict with an impressive pair of fake chompers—the result of years of drug abuse.

Suddenly his countenance shone with a strange and impressive beauty.

Word Value for impressive
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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