impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl  ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl 

: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression

impactful song lyrics

impactful humanitarian efforts

Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.

—Mark Holgate

Synonyms

• affecting
• emotional
• impressive
• moving
• poignant
• stirring
• touching

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep it concise and impactful Recruiters and hiring managers often spend just a few seconds scanning each CV, so your profile needs to be clear and to the point. —Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Now, for nearly 43% off, the Studio Pro deliver impactful bass, offer a comfortable fit, and feature spatial audio for apps that support it. —Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025

The 44th overall pick was impactful during his second consecutive start, scoring the Heat’s first four points and again delivering across the board contributions. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025

One of season 3's most impactful characters is Richard Beck (Berchtold). —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful