impressed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of impressednext
as in interested

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impressed

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verb

past tense of impress
1
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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2
as in engraved
to produce a vivid impression of impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes

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3
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 Synonyms for impressed
  1. interested
  2. engraved
  3. compelled
  4. concerned
  5. affected
  6. aware
  7. obliged
  8. struck
Adjective
  • Reports had suggested that the Jazz aren't interested in trading Kessler, but a lot can happen from now till early February.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Most of these shows aren't interested in hiring them again anyway.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of interested
Verb
  • The watch’s name and the artist’s signature are engraved on the movement, visible via the case back.
    Roberta Naas, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Both the trunk and bottles, filled in Grasse, can be engraved.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of engraved
Verb
  • However, director Barry Jenkins felt compelled to honor the late actor in some way.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With the clock ticking on the current Congress, there are new doubts over the prospects for a bill that would shield journalists from being compelled by the federal government to reveal their sources and materials.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of compelled
Adjective
  • Sources told the outlet that the lawmakers were also concerned about her lack of experience for the nation's top spy role and her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 while serving in the House of Representatives for Hawaii's 2nd District.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • China’s leadership is more concerned about diversifying Macao’s economy, which has been heavily reliant on the gaming and tourism sectors.
    Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of concerned
Verb
  • Photos from space show the extent of the damage and the areas affected.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of affected
Adjective
  • That means the company's license plates are very likely to remain vulnerable despite Rodriguez's warning—a fact, Rodriguez says, that transport policymakers and law enforcement should be aware of as digital license plates roll out across the country.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Emergency officials are aware of the inspection and will be available to provide any assistance if necessary, the release states.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of aware
Verb
  • The shooter obliged, pulling down his mask long enough for the surveillance camera to capture his face.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Those that have endured into the 21st century – China, Russia, the United States – are obliged to hide in plain sight.
    Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of obliged
Verb
  • Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The night that tragedy struck on Calumet Farm was beautiful, cool and peaceful.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struck
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