impress¹ /im-presˈ/

1. To press
2. To apply with pressure, esp so as to leave a mark
3. To mark by pressure
4. To produce by pressure
5. To stamp or print
6. To fix deeply in the mind
7. To affect the mind
8. To produce a profound effect upon, or upon the mind of
9. To apply (a voltage) to (electronics)

To be impressive, make a good impression

1. The act or process of impressing
2. That which is made by pressure
3. Stamp
4. Distinctive mark

impressibilˈity noun

impressˈible adjective

Susceptible, easily impressed

impression /im-preshˈən/ noun

1. The act or result of impressing
2. Pressure
3. A difference produced in a thing by action upon it
4. A single printing of a book, or a reprint from the same plates or type setting
5. The effect of anything on the mind
6. A profound effect on the emotions
7. A vague uncertain memory or inclination to believe
8. Belief, generally ill-founded
9. (the mould formed by) the pressing of an elastic substance, eg wax or silicone, on the teeth and/or gums, which is then used in the making of dentures, etc (dentistry)
10. An impersonation

impressionabilˈity noun

impressˈionable adjective

1. Able to receive an impression
2. Very susceptible to impressions

impressˈional adjective

impressˈionism noun

1. (often with cap) a 19c movement in painting, originating in France, aiming at the realistic representation of the play of light in nature, purporting to render faithfully what the artist actually saw, dispensing with the academic rules of composition and colouring
2. Any similar tendency in other arts

impressˈionist noun

1. (often with cap) an exponent of impressionism (also adjective)
2. An entertainer who impersonates people

impressionisˈtic adjective

impressionistˈically adverb

impressive /-presˈ/ adjective

1. Exerting or tending to exert pressure
2. Likely to impress others
3. Solemn

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• promethium
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• prominence
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• promise-breach
• promise-breaches
• promise-breaker
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• promise-crammed
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