/ Dictionary / Index I impressive: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: im•pres•sive Pronunciation: (im-pres'iv), [key] — adj. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: impressive (Thesaurus) impressionist impressment Related Content Daily Word Quiz: spectral Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language