impressive

• Qui suscite l'admiration ou le respect par sa grandeur, sa qualité ou son habileté.

Describes something that evokes admiration or respect due to its size, quality, or skill.

1. Causing admirationB1formal

   Evoking admiration or respect due to size, quality, skill, or importance.

   impressionnant

   • The athlete gave an impressive performance at the championship.
   • Her knowledge of ancient history is truly impressive.
   • The new skyscraper is an impressive feat of engineering.

   Synonymesadmirableawe-inspiringcommandingformidablegrandimposingmagnificentmajesticnotableremarkablestriking

   Antonymescommonplaceinferiormediocreordinaryunimpressiveunremarkable

2. Notable or strikingB1formal

   Having a strong effect on the mind or senses; remarkable.

   impressionnant

   • The view from the top of the mountain was impressive.
   • He made an impressive recovery after the surgery.
   • The company reported impressive growth this quarter.

   Synonymesawe-inspiringextraordinarygrandimposingmagnificentnotableremarkablestrikingstunning

   Antonymesaveragecommonplacemediocreordinaryunimpressiveunremarkable