Impressing Meaning in English
word · lemma: impress
ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪŋ
im-PRES-ing
ɪmpɹˈɛsɪŋ
im-PRES-ing
Definition
Causing someone to admire or respect you by your actions, appearance, or abilities.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used when someone tries to gain approval or admiration. Common with 'impressing someone' or 'impressing by'. Often confused with 'influencing', which is about changing opinions, not admiration. More formal than 'showing off', which is negative.
Spanish: impresionandoPortuguese (BR): impressionandoPortuguese (PT): impressionandoChinese (Simplified): 给人留下深刻印象Chinese (Traditional): 給人留下深刻印象Hindi: प्रभावित करनाArabic: إثارة الإعجابBengali: ভবিত করা - মুগ্ধ করাRussian: впечатлятьJapanese: 感心させる - 印象づけるVietnamese: gây ấn tượngKorean: 감동을 주다 - 인상 깊게 하다Turkish: etkilemekUrdu: متاثر کرناIndonesian: membuat terkesan
Example Sentences
He is always impressing his teachers with his hard work.
basic
Sara is impressing everyone with her singing voice.
basic
You are really impressing the boss with your ideas.
basic
He’s not interested in impressing anyone, he just does his own thing.
natural
Are you impressing your friends with those magic tricks?
natural
Don’t worry about impressing people—just be yourself.
natural