Word
impressively
Phoneticsim·pres·sive·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪmˈpɹɛsɪvɫi/
UK/ɪmpɹˈɛsɪvli/
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you are very good at something or that something is very large or beautiful. You use this to give someone a positive feeling about a person's work or a place's size.
adv. in a manner that demonstrates high quality, significant size, or great skill. Often used to modify adjectives or verbs that describe performance, appearance, or achievement.
Examples
“The young athlete performed impressively in the final race.”
“The new office building is impressively large, with a glass facade that reflects the city skyline.”
“Despite the team's lack of experience, they played impressively throughout the match, maintaining a high level of tactical discipline against a much stronger opponent.”
Examples
simple
“The young athlete performed impressively in the final race.”
contextual
“The new office building is impressively large, with a glass facade that reflects the city skyline.”
complex
“Despite the team's lack of experience, they played impressively throughout the match, maintaining a high level of tactical discipline against a much stronger opponent.”
Real-World Examples
“However you’re taking photos with the Pixels, the results will be impressively sharp.” “Now, more impressively, she can make a much larger budget look cool, too.” Etymology
From impressive + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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