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impressed with

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UK/ɪmˈprest wɪð/
US/ɪmˈprest wɪð/

Meanings

  1. phrasefixed phrase

    Feeling admiration or approval because of someone's qualities or something's good features.

    Grammar: Used after the verb be or a linking verb, followed by a noun or pronoun: I was impressed with the result.

    Patterns

    • be impressed with someone
    • be impressed with something
    • seem impressed with someone/something

    The teachers were impressed with how hard the students had worked.

    I was impressed with the hotel's friendly service.

    She seemed genuinely impressed with his cooking.

  2. phrasefixed phrase

    Having a positive opinion of something because it meets your standards or expectations.

    Grammar: Often used in negative sentences to show disappointment: I wasn't impressed with the food.

    Patterns

    • not be impressed with something
    • be impressed with the quality of something

    The manager was not impressed with the report and asked for changes.

    Customers are usually impressed with fast delivery.

    We were impressed with the new design, so we ordered more.

Common combinations

deeply impressed with
The judges were deeply impressed with her performance.
very impressed with
My parents were very impressed with my exam results.
impressed with the quality
Customers are impressed with the quality of these shoes.
impressed with yourself
He looked impressed with himself after winning the race.

Synonyms and how they differ

impressed by
Very similar in meaning, but 'impressed by' often focuses on the cause of the admiration rather than the person or thing admired.
admiring
Describes the feeling itself; 'impressed with' usually describes the result of something you have seen or experienced.

Opposites

disappointed withunimpressed with

Word family

impress verb
To make someone feel admiration or respect.
impressive adjective
Something that causes admiration because it is very good or large.
impression noun
The feeling or opinion you get about someone or something.

Commonly confused: impressed with or impressed by?

impressed with vs impressed by

'Impressed by' is also correct and often used when talking about the action that caused the admiration, while 'impressed with' is more common when talking about a person's qualities or a thing's features.

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