IMPRESSED Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

impressed 1 of 2

adjective

as in interested

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impressed

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verb

past tense of impress

as in influenced

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response impressed him with the intensity of their musical performance

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as in etched

to produce a vivid impression of impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes

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as in compelled

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure after weeks of nagging, they impressed her into going to the masquerade party

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Recent Examples of impressed

Adjective

But contest judges were impressed with the photo’s moody colors and cinematic feel, the release said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 The coach, appropriately, was most impressed by Dadiet’s defense. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 McIntyre was impressed with Willis and hired him as a bartender. — Sam Kashner, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026 Vesia is similarly impressed with his friend Scott’s resurgence. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Before meeting some Under Armour executives in February, Arzoni impressed upon them the marketing significance of headgear. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Some firms, namely Goldman and Morgan Stanley, were impressed but not enough to change their hold recommendations. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 His arms are gorgeous throughout this dance, and Derek is especially impressed by his cucarachas (that side-to-side movement that gets the hips going). — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 When the Dyson CameraJet first landed in reviewers’ hands, people were impressed. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

While so many aspects of the Heat’s new-look roster impressed this preseason, Thompson struggled to make shots in his first preseason with Miami. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Koelsch and company were impressed enough to offer Hindoyan a five-year contract. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 To read the popular press of the time is not invariably to be impressed by the sober and enlightened attitude of that era’s journalists. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 The two shared a moment of excitement as they were impressed by Hathaway’s vocals on stage. — William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Wright may not have taken the traditional academy route, but since his arrival, the throwback No 9, who combines aggression with clever movement and an eye for goal, has impressed those at the club. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Kelly said she was impressed by Sand’s ability to not only answer complex policy questions off the cuff but also to explain the context of the issue for others in the audience who might not have been as familiar. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Indeed, Custy has impressed with his on-field performance too. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Sheffield was first impressed by the detailed report on the Beetaloo put together by his former geologist, Tom Layman. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed

Adjective

The duo created the app to list products before purchase to discover if others are interested in renting or owning it next.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Lee ingratiates himself by pretending to be interested in becoming a CO himself — attracted to the manliness and the glamor.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of interested

Verb

But that reconfiguration also influenced how Atlan would film scenes.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
As a result, the device’s subsequent switching became more predictable, indicating that its earlier electrical activity had influenced its future behavior.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of influenced

Verb

Her mother, Betsy Lopez, spoke to CBS News Sacramento in June and said she was compelled to advocate for safer streets after her daughter's death.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
To read even a downmarket newspaper, especially one from the mid-twentieth century before newspapers were compelled to compete with TV, is often to be surprised at the serious-mindedness of its journalism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of compelled

Adjective

How demographics and diversification shape Suntoryâ€™s strategy Investors have grown concerned that young consumers are more abstemious than their parents were at the same age.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Fire officials were most concerned with keeping the blaze north of Encinal Canyon Road, one of the few natural firebreaks in the immediate area.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
My Deluxe Corner Suite was the definition of mod Thai chic—all clean lines subtly accented with Thai touches, like a lotus pattern engraved above the bathtub and drapes in Thai silk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of engraved

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In the southern port city of Marseille, some shops and a municipal police station were damaged, while protesters briefly forced their way into the lobby of City Hall.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Performers weren’t spared either, with several forced to perform in the rain without covering for both artists and their equipment.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

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