Words To Impress

adjective Arresting is an adjective that describes something that is striking or eye-catching, often in a dramatic or impressive way.

• The police made an arresting of the suspect after gathering enough evidence.
• The cops nabbed the guy after they caught him red-handed.
• The authorities busted the criminal for his illegal activities.
• The beauty of the painting was truly arresting, capturing everyone's attention.

adjective causing astonishment or amazement; incredible

• The research findings were truly astounding, revolutionizing the field of medicine.
• I can't believe how astounding the view is from up here!
• That movie was absolutely astounding, dude!
• Her ability to forgive and move on is truly astounding, like a superpower.

noun inflated or extravagant language, especially on unimportant subjects

• The politician's bombast during the speech failed to impress the audience.
• Stop with all the bombast, just tell us what you really think.
• His bombastic rant was way over the top.
• His bombast was like a balloon filled with hot air, ready to burst at any moment.

adjective high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

• The bombastic speech delivered by the politician was filled with grandiose language and exaggerated claims.
• He always talks in such a bombastic way, making everything sound more impressive than it really is.
• She's so bombastic, always bragging about how great she is.
• His bombastic personality tends to overshadow his true intentions and feelings.

noun excessive or unnecessary spending or behavior

adjective extravagant (related to or characterized by extravagance)

• The wedding reception was filled with extravagance, from the luxurious decor to the gourmet food.
• She always goes for the latest fashion trends, even if it means a bit of extravagance.
• I can't believe he spent that much money on such extravagance!
• His love for her knew no bounds, it was an extravagance of emotions.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, degree, or frequency

noun an outstanding or remarkable person or thing

• The debate between the two scholars was a real humdinger, with both sides presenting strong arguments.
• Last night's game was a humdinger, with both teams playing their hearts out.
• That party last weekend was a total humdinger, everyone was having a great time.
• The storm that hit last night was a humdinger, with strong winds and heavy rain causing a lot of damage.

verb past tense of impress, to make a positive impact on someone

adjective feeling or showing admiration or respect

• The committee was impressed by the thorough research presented in the report.
• I was really impressed by how well you did on the exam!
• I was totally impressed by his sick skateboarding skills.
• Her artwork always leaves me impressed by her creativity and talent.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The actors rehearsed for hours to make the scene perfect for the live performance.
• We need to make the scene at the party tonight by showing up in style.
• Let's make the scene at the concert by getting front row tickets.
• Her bold fashion choices always make the scene wherever she goes.

noun a pretentious display meant to impress others; flashy or showy behavior

• The ostentation of her jewelry was evident as she entered the room.
• She always shows off with such ostentation whenever she buys something new.
• Her ostentation is just a front to cover up her insecurities.
• The ostentation of his success was like a shield protecting him from his past failures.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'overnice' describes something as extremely nice or pleasant

• The hotel receptionist was overnice in assisting us with our room accommodations.
• My new neighbor is overnice, always offering to help with anything I need.
• I can't believe how overnice my friend's new car is, it's like a luxury hotel on wheels.
• The sunset was overnice, painting the sky in a myriad of vibrant colors.

noun widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality

adjective having or showing great skill, ability, or knowledge

• The prestigious university is known for its high academic standards.
• She only shops at prestigious stores in the city.
• He's all about that prestige life, always showing off his expensive belongings.
• In the world of fashion, wearing designer labels is a symbol of prestige.

verb to entertain or amuse someone with talk, stories, or jokes

• The host proceeded to regale the guests with stories of her travels.
• He loves to regale his friends with tales of his adventures.
• She can really regale a crowd with her jokes.
• The author's words regale the reader's imagination with vivid imagery.

noun boastful or inflated talk or behavior

verb to boast or brag in a loud and arrogant manner

• The politician's speech was full of rodomontade, with grandiose claims and exaggerated achievements.
• Stop with the rodomontade and just tell us the truth for once.
• I can't stand his constant rodomontade about how great he is.
• Her rodomontade about being the best in the class was quickly debunked by the teacher.

adjective Shining or sparkling brightly; brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful

• The scientist presented a scintillating lecture on quantum physics.
• The movie we watched last night had a scintillating plot.
• The party was lit, the music was scintillating all night long.
• Her eyes sparkled with a scintillating light as she shared her exciting news.

noun a smooth, slippery surface or quality

verb make (something) smooth and glossy

adjective smooth and glossy, especially in an attractive or stylish way

• The mechanic used a special lubricant to make the machinery slick and efficient.
• The car's new paint job makes it look really slick.
• That new video game is so slick, I can't stop playing it.
• Her slick personality helped her navigate through difficult situations effortlessly.

adjective Snappy is an adjective that describes something that is quick, sharp, or lively in manner or appearance.

• The CEO delivered a snappy presentation during the conference.
• I love wearing snappy outfits to parties.
• That new song is so snappy, I can't stop listening to it.
• Her snappy comeback shut down the argument instantly.

noun an object of curiosity or contempt

• The opera was a grand spectacle of music and drama.
• The fireworks show was such a cool spectacle!
• The halftime show was an absolute spectacle, dude.
• Her breakdown at the party was quite a spectacle for everyone to witness.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The lead actor's performance was so captivating that he managed to steal the show from the rest of the cast.
• Wow, did you see how the singer totally stole the show with her amazing vocals?
• The comedian absolutely killed it on stage last night, he totally stole the show.
• The new technology innovation is expected to steal the show at the upcoming tech conference.

adjective having a sophisticated charm; smoothly agreeable and polite

• His suave demeanor and impeccable manners made him a favorite among the elite social circles.
• He always looks so suave in that suit.
• That guy thinks he's so suave, but he's just a poser.
• Her words flowed with a suave charm, captivating everyone in the room.

adjective describing a loud or high-pitched sound

• The altisonant voice of the opera singer filled the concert hall with rich, powerful notes.
• I couldn't help but be impressed by his altisonant singing during karaoke night.
• Her altisonant performance on stage was totally lit!
• The altisonant roar of the crowd signaled their overwhelming support for the team.