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adj. VERBS be, look, seem | become | remain | make sth The fact that he is so young makes his achievements even more impressive. | find sth ADV. decidedly, enormously, extremely, highly, hugely, immensely, mightily, most, particularly, really, tremendously, truly, very The new building looks most impressive. | far from, hardly, not unduly He was far from impressive in his semi-final against Federer. | fairly, pretty, quite, rather | undeniably, undoubtedly | suitably A large portico provides a suitably impressive entrance to the chapel. | equally, similarly The scenery to the north of the lake is equally impressive. | consistently | technically, visually The film is technically impressive, but lacks real excitement.
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impressive
used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc:
• The cathedral is very impressive. • The drug has shown some impressive results.
dazzling
extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful:
• a dazzling performance • a dazzling smile
breathtaking
extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something:
• The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking. • The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.
spectacular
very impressive and exciting to look at or watch:
• a spectacular fireworks display
awe-inspiring
so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened:
• Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring. • The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
majestic
[ usually before noun ] very impressive because of being big and beautiful:
• the majestic mountain scenery • a majestic animal
imposing
[ usually before noun ] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive:
• the imposing entrance hall • The bishop was an imposing figure.
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