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 of impactful

• impressive
• emotional
• exciting

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

Ye raps almost convincingly about the past few years of controversy, falling just short of saying anything impactful. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026

After missing almost two full years with a debilitating back and then an ACL injury, Melton has been one of the Warriors’ most impactful players since returning in early December. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026

By flagging these lower‑end but still impactful events, the advisories encourage people to slow down, adjust travel plans and prepare for rapidly changing weather that could intensify or shift with little notice. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Parts of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico have already seen impactful wildfires this year. —Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful