impressed
Moved by excellence
Impressed describes being affected by something in a way that creates a strong, usually positive response.
To be impressed is to feel admiration or respect: I was impressed by her composure under pressure.
The word can also carry skepticism: I'm not impressed signals that something fell short of expectations.
Originally from the physical sense of pressing into a surface—leaving a mark—impressed now refers almost exclusively to mental or emotional impact.
Marked by pressure
- embossedHaving raised design
- imprintedStamped or fixed permanently
- indentedSet back from edge
- engravedCut into surface
pressed · marked · debossed · incised · etched · punched · molded · sealed
Permanently fixed in memory
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- indelibleImpossible to remove
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- vividIntensely clear and bright
lasting · noteworthy · distinctive · enduring · memorable · iconic · pivotal · monumental
Filled with reverent wonder
- amazedOverwhelmed by sudden wonder
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
- wowedGreatly impressed someone
- dazzledOverpowered by light or wonder
captivated · stunned · awestruck · spellbound · enthralled · starstruck · mesmerized · wonderstruck
stamped
Marked by pressure
engraved · pressed · marked · debossed · incised · etched · punched · molded · sealed · notched
unforgettable
Permanently fixed in memory
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- indelibleImpossible to remove
- strikingNoticeably impressive
vivid · lasting · noteworthy · distinctive · enduring · memorable · iconic · pivotal · monumental · legendary
awed
Filled with reverent wonder
- amazedOverwhelmed by sudden wonder
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
- wowedGreatly impressed someone
dazzled · captivated · stunned · awestruck · spellbound · enthralled · starstruck · mesmerized · wonderstruck · bedazzled
touched
Affected emotionally or physically
heartened · inspired · uplifted · encouraged · gladdened · warmed · roused · animated · kindled · awakened
persuaded
Led to believe
- swayedMoved or persuaded
- influencedChanged by external pressure
- convertedAltered in form or purpose
sold · assured · satisfied · certain · confident · believing · trusting · accepting · conceding · acknowledging
impressedunimpressed
Failing to find remarkable
indifferent · unmoved · unaffected · apathetic · blasé
impressedunimpressed
Failing to find remarkable
disappointed · underwhelmed · let down · dismayed · dissatisfied
impressedindifferent
Lacking interest or concern
apathetic · unconcerned · detached · disinterested · aloof
- first impressionInstant assessment of someone
- make an impressionCreate lasting mental impact
- made an impressionCreated memorable impact
- under the impressionBelieving, perhaps wrongly
- making an impressionCreating memorable effect
- false impressionErroneous understanding of reality
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