impressed
word · lemma: impress
/ˌɪmˈpɹɛst/
im-PREST
/ɪmpɹˈɛst/
im-PREST
Definition
Feeling admiration, respect, or surprise because someone or something is very good, skillful, beautiful, or unusual. It often describes your reaction to quality or ability.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by 'by' or 'with': 'impressed by her work', 'impressed with the service'. 'Impressive' describes the thing; 'impressed' describes the person who feels admiration. Common with verbs like 'be', 'look', and 'seem'.
Spanish: impresionado - impresionadaPortuguese (BR): impressionado - impressionadaPortuguese (PT): impressionado - impressionadaChinese (Simplified): 印象深刻的 - 钦佩的Chinese (Traditional): 印象深刻的 - 欽佩的Hindi: प्रभावितArabic: مُنْبَهِر - مُعجَبBengali: প্রভাবিত - মুগ্ধRussian: впечатлён - поражёнJapanese: 感心した - 印象を受けたVietnamese: ấn tượngKorean: 감명받은 - 인상 깊은Turkish: etkilenmişUrdu: متاثر - متاثرIndonesian: terkesan
Example Sentences
I was impressed by her English.
basic
We were impressed with the hotel.
basic
The teacher looked impressed.
basic
Honestly, I'm really impressed that you finished all of that in one day.
natural
She wasn't easily impressed, so his idea had to be good.
natural
I came in expecting a small office, but I left seriously impressed.
natural