Meaning & use
Impressively
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In a way that produces admiration, respect, or a strong positive impression.
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The orchestra performed impressively despite having only one rehearsal.
She impressively balanced a full-time job with a graduate degree.
A note on using this word
Impressively modifies actions or qualities that leave a lasting positive impact on an observer, distinguishing it from purely neutral adverbs like "greatly."
Words with a similar meaning
remarkablyadmirablystrikingly
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Words with an opposite meaning
unimpressivelypoorly
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