impressed
ihm-PREHST
Impressed (adj) means feeling admiration or approval because of something. Example: “I was really impressed by how calmly she handled the crisis.”
adj
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Feeling admiration or approval because of something.
"I was really impressed by how calmly she handled the crisis."
"The teacher was impressed with the students' final project."
"My parents were impressed when I cooked dinner all on my own."
How to use impressed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling admiration for something because it was done well or was surprising.
Common pairings
impressed by
impressed with
genuinely impressed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more impressed
- Superlative
- most impressed
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Rhymes for impressed
blessed
dressed
pressed
assessed
stressed
obsessed
recessed
depressed
professed
repressed
possessed
oppressed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “impressed” mean?
The word “impressed” means feeling admiration or approval because of something. In plain terms, feeling admiration for something because it was done well or was surprising.
How do you pronounce “impressed”?
“Impressed” is pronounced ihm-PREHST (/ɪmˈpɹɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “impressed” in a sentence?
Here is “impressed” used in a sentence: “I was really impressed by how calmly she handled the crisis.”
What is the opposite of “impressed”?
The opposite of “impressed” — its antonyms — is unimpressed.
What part of speech is “impressed”?
“Impressed” is an adjective.
Is “impressed” a common word?
“Impressed” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between 'impressed by' and 'impressed with'?
Both prepositions are correct and largely interchangeable when expressing admiration. 'Impressed by' is slightly more common when naming the cause, as in 'impressed by her skill', while 'impressed with' often refers to an overall thing or person, as in 'impressed with the results'.
What is the difference between impressed and impressive?
'Impressed' describes the person feeling admiration or approval, as in 'I was impressed'. 'Impressive' describes the thing that causes that feeling, as in 'an impressive performance', so people are impressed while achievements are impressive.
Is being impressed a positive or negative reaction?
Being impressed is a positive reaction, meaning you feel admiration or approval because of something. The opposite is 'unimpressed', which signals a lack of admiration.
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