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- [im-pres-iv]
- /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/
- /ɪmˈpresɪvnəs/
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- [im-pres-iv]
- /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/
Definitions of impressiveness word
- adjective impressiveness having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. 1
- noun impressiveness The quality of being impressive. 1
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Origin of impressiveness
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; impress1 + -ive
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Parts of speech for Impressiveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impressiveness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
impressiveness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impressiveness
noun impressiveness
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- vim — lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.
- zing — vitality, animation, or zest.
- brio — liveliness or vigour; spirit
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
Antonyms for impressiveness
noun impressiveness
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- laziness — lazy evaluation
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