impressed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
feeling admiration or respect for someone because of their skills or qualities.
affected by a strong, usually favourable, impression; feeling admiration or respect.
Simple“My boss was very impressed with my presentation and offered me a promotion.”
In context“The recruiters were visibly impressed by her ability to handle complex technical questions without prior preparation.”
UsageCommonly followed by the prepositions 'with' or 'by'.
PitfallI am very impressed from your English. I am very impressed with your English.Use the preposition 'with' or 'by' after impressed, not 'from'.
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
having a mark or pattern pressed into a surface.
bearing a mark, image, or design produced by pressure or stamping.
Simple“The wax seal showed an impressed image of a lion.”
In context“The archaeologist identified the pottery's origin by examining the impressed patterns along the rim of the vessel.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
forced to join the army or navy against your will.
compelled to serve in a military or naval force, typically by a press gang.
Simple“In the 18th century, many impressed sailors tried to escape from their ships.”
In context“The historical record details the plight of impressed men who were seized from merchant vessels to bolster the Royal Navy's numbers during the conflict.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is almost exclusively found in historical contexts, particularly regarding the British Navy.
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Usage impressed on pre-season
“Jacobs said she was impressed by her fellow lawmakers who have managed to make it work.”
“The teenager impressed at the World Cup and Lille had initially wanted any potential move to include a 12-month loan deal back to the French side.”