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Synonyms for impressed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : verb im-pres; noun im-pres
Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪmˈprɛs; noun ˈɪm prɛs



Définition of impressed

Origin :
  • early 15c., "pressed or forced upon" (the mind), past participle adjective from impress (v.).
  • adj aroused
Example sentences :
  • I knew that I had impressed this strong, splendid woman, but I was a little afraid of her.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • But it is a matter of degree obviously, since, for instance, I am not impressed by them.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • He was impressed and startled now, and his intelligence was very alert.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Her detachment had impressed Chief Inspector Heat all along.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • He seemed, indeed, to have been impressed with an expectation that he should fall in the battle.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • I was impressed not so much with the speed of the manufacture as the character of the factory.
  • Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling
  • "Probably you're right," I assented, impressed, as we turned a corner.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • "I suppose that might be rather difficult," he said, more amused than impressed by her idea.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • Of course, everything will depend on how they are impressed with what we can tell them.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • I can't say whether it impressed me favourably or unfavourably, but I noticed it.'
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

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