IMPRESSIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IMPRESSIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “impressive”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “impressive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Impressive” are: telling, magnificent, majestic, imposing, splendid, spectacular, grand, august, awe-inspiring, stirring, stunning, breathtaking, admirable, accomplished, expert, skilled, skilful, masterly, consummate

Impressive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Impressive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “impressive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.
• Producing a strong effect.
• Making a strong or vivid impression.

Synonyms of "Impressive" as an adjective (19 Words)

accomplished	Settled securely and unconditionally. His mission accomplished he took a vacation.
admirable	Inspiring admiration or approval. His taste was impeccable his health admirable.
august	Profoundly honored. Of august lineage.
awe-inspiring	Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder.
breathtaking	Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one’s breath away. Breathtaking adventure.
consummate	Showing great skill and flair. Consummate skill.
expert	Having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area. He had received expert academic advice.
grand	(of a person) of high rank and behaving in an appropriately proud or dignified way. Grand theft.
imposing	Impressive in appearance. An imposing 17th century manor house.
magnificent	Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. A dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains.
majestic	Majestic in manner or bearing superior to mundane matters. His majestic presence.
masterly	Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill. A masterly performance of the sonata.
skilful	Having or showing skill. A skilful midfielder.
skilled	(of work) requiring special abilities or training. Skilled legal advice.
spectacular	Strikingly large or obvious. Spectacular mountain scenery.
splendid	Magnificent; very impressive. A splendid fellow.
stirring	Capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement. Stirring events such as wars and rescues.
stunning	Causing great astonishment and consternation. A stunning detonation with volumes of black smoke.
telling	Disclosing unintentionally. A telling gesture.

Usage Examples of "Impressive" as an adjective

• An impressive ceremony.
• Impressive achievements in science.
• An impressive view of the mountains.
• Gave an impressive performance as Othello.

Associations of "Impressive" (30 Words)

amazing	Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder. She makes the most amazing cakes.
arresting	Commanding attention. At 6 feet 6 inches he was an arresting figure.
awesome	Extremely well; excellently. The band is truly awesome.
dazzling	Amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning. Dazzling snow.
deluxe	Ostentatiously rich and superior in quality. A deluxe hotel.
dignified	Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. She maintained a dignified silence.
dignify	Give an impressive name to (someone or something unworthy of it. I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer.
exceeding	Extremely exceedingly. She spoke warmly of his exceeding kindness.
grand	A grand piano. Grand theft.
imposing	Impressive in appearance. An imposing residence.
lavish	Give someone generous amounts of. He was lavished with gifts.
luxury	Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury. A luxury yacht.
magisterial	Of or relating to a magistrate. Managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way.
majestic	Majestic in manner or bearing superior to mundane matters. The majestic Canadian Rockies.
moving	In motion. A constantly moving crowd.
opulence	Great wealth or luxuriousness. Rooms of spectacular opulence.
opulent	Ostentatiously rich and superior in quality. His more opulent tenants.
palatial	Resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid. Palatial furnishings.
prosperity	The state of being prosperous. A long period of peace and prosperity.
saintliness	The quality or state of being saintly; holiness. Her selfless behaviour borders on saintliness.
sensational	Commanding attention. You look sensational.
spectacular	Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. The party suffered a spectacular loss in the election.
splendid	Characterized by grandeur. A splendid view of Windsor Castle.
staggering	Deeply shocking; astonishing. The staggering bills for maintenance and repair.
stately	Impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner. A stately procession.
striking	The action of striking. Substantial damage was caused by the striking of a submerged object.
stunning	Commanding attention. The strike came as a stunning protest against management.
sumptuous	Rich and superior in quality. The banquet was a sumptuous luxurious meal.
thundering	Making a resounding, loud, deep noise. A thundering good read.
touching	Arousing affect. Your loyalty is very touching.