im ‧ pres ‧ sive W3 /ɪmˈpresɪv/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ impression , ↑ impressionism , ↑ impressionist , ↑ impressiveness ; adjective : ↑ impressionable , ↑ impressive ≠ ↑ unimpressive , ↑ impressionistic , ↑ unimpressed ; adverb : ↑ impressively , ↑ impressionistically ; verb : ↑ impress ]
something that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large, important etc:
The figures certainly look impressive.
Among the guests was an impressive array of authors and critics.
—impressively adverb :
Production standards are impressively high.
—impressiveness noun [uncountable]
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THESAURUS
▪ impressive used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc:
The cathedral is very impressive.
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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
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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.
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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.
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The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
▪ majestic [usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful:
the majestic mountain scenery
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a majestic animal
▪ imposing [usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive:
the imposing entrance hall
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The bishop was an imposing figure.