impressive
Worth taking notice
Impressive describes something that commands admiration or respect through its scale, quality, or impact.
An impressive performance exceeds expectations.
An impressive building awes with its size or design.
The word suggests something worth noticing: She has an impressive résumé.
What impresses varies by context—a toddler's drawing might be impressive for a three-year-old.
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
grandiose · sublime · overwhelming · towering · colossal · epic · magnificent · resplendent
Compellingly attractive to others
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- powerfulHaving great strength
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
- commandingExerting strong authority
compelling · inspiring · visionary · pioneering · groundbreaking · trailblazing · innovative · transformative
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- amazingCausing great wonder
unparalleled · unmatched · peerless · superlative · singular · unprecedented · rare · uncommon
Immediately noticeable, visually
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- boldCourageous and daring
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
glamorous · vibrant · conspicuous · radiant · luminous · gorgeous · exquisite · elegant
Permanently fixed in memory
- indelibleImpossible to remove
- lastingContinuing through time
- enduringPersisting through time
- momentousOf great significance
pivotal · iconic · timeless · historic · profound · impactful · resonant · cherished
Worthy of approval
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
noble · praiseworthy · laudable · meritorious · virtuous · worthy · respectable · upstanding
majestic
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
monumental · grandiose · sublime · overwhelming · towering · colossal · epic · magnificent · resplendent · transcendent
charismatic
Compellingly attractive to others
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- powerfulHaving great strength
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
commanding · compelling · inspiring · visionary · pioneering · groundbreaking · trailblazing · innovative · transformative · consequential
extraordinary
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- incredibleDefying easy belief
amazing · unparalleled · unmatched · peerless · superlative · singular · unprecedented · rare · uncommon · surprising
eye-catching
Immediately noticeable, visually
dramatic · glamorous · vibrant · conspicuous · radiant · luminous · gorgeous · exquisite · elegant · sleek
unforgettable
Permanently fixed in memory
momentous · pivotal · iconic · timeless · historic · profound · impactful · resonant · cherished · vivid
commendable
Worthy of approval
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- distinguishedNotable and respected
esteemed · noble · praiseworthy · laudable · meritorious · virtuous · worthy · respectable · upstanding · dignified
- Feedback Phrasesgood job, well done, nice work, great job, excellent
- above averageexcellent, superior, exceptional, outstanding, remarkable
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
- eye-catchingstriking, conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching
impressiveunimpressive
Failing to inspire admiration
underwhelming · uninspiring · unmemorable · forgettable · unremarkable
impressiveunimpressive
Failing to inspire admiration
mediocre · ordinary · average · unexceptional · lackluster
impressiveunimposing
Not commanding notice
insignificant · minor · small · trivial · negligible
- 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
impression, unimpressive, impressing, impressionable, impressively, impressiveness