be impressive
Stand out remarkably
To be impressive is to inspire admiration or respect through quality, skill, or scale.
Something impressive makes a strong positive impact: The view from the summit was impressive.
A person can be impressive through accomplishment or presence: She was impressive in the interview.
The phrase emphasizes the effect produced on observers rather than inherent qualities.
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- tour de forceExceptional feat of skill
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- make an entranceArrive dramatically, memorably
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