Impression

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

Definitions of impression

noun a mark impressed on a surface

Example Sentences

A1 My first impression of the city was that it was very busy.

A2 She made a good impression on her first day at work.

B1 The artist's painting left a lasting impression on me.

B2 His speech at the conference made a strong impression on the audience.

C1 The novel left a profound impression on readers with its complex themes.

C2 Her performance in the play was so powerful that it left a lasting impression on everyone who saw it.

Examples of impression in a Sentence

formal The candidate made a strong impression during the job interview.

informal I got the impression that she didn't like the movie.

slang His new haircut really made an impression on everyone at the party.

figurative The artist's use of color left a lasting impression on the viewers.

Grammatical Forms of impression

• past tense: impressed
• plural: impressions
• comparative: more impressive
• superlative: most impressive
• present tense: impress
• future tense: will impress
• perfect tense: have impressed
• continuous tense: is impressing
• singular: impression
• positive degree: impressive
• infinitive: to impress
• gerund: impressing
• participle: impressed

Origin and Evolution of impression

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impression' originated from the Latin word 'impressio', which means a stamping or pressing into something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impression' evolved to encompass not just physical marks or stamps, but also mental or emotional impact or influence.