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1. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] a vague idea in which some confidence is placed.
Synonyms
- feeling
- presence
- thought
- idea
- belief
- suspicion
- notion
- effect
- intuition
- hunch
- opinion
Antonyms
- inactivity
- natural object
- curve
- straight line
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
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Rhymes with Impression
- transgression
- indiscretion
- decompression
- retrocession
- nonaggression
- repossession
- progression
- expression
- discretion
- compression
- suppression
- succession
- repression
- regression
- profession
- procession
- precession
- intercession
- digression
- depression
- confession
- concession
- secession
- recession
- possession
- oppression
- obsession
- aggression
- accession
- question
How do you pronounce impression?
Pronounce impression as ˌɪmˈprɛʃən.
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Sentences with impression
1. Noun, singular or mass
Use a toothpick to mark the frosting to give the impression of brick work.
Quotes about impression
1. It's an amusing idea to some, this feminism thing - this audacious notion that women should be able to move through the world as freely, and enjoy the same inalienable rights and bodily autonomy, as men. At least, that's the impression given when feminism and feminists are all too often the targets of lazy humor.
- Roxane Gay
2. I don't have hard numbers about this, but the impression I get is that the amount of eyeballs you get from being on the humor shelf at Barnes & Noble - it is almost insignificant.
- Randall Munroe
3. If the moon smiled, she would resemble you.You leave the same impression Of something beautiful, but annihilating.
- Sylvia Plath, Ariel: The Restored Edition
2. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] an outward appearance.
Synonyms
- appearance
- image
- tout ensemble
- figure
- effect
- mark
Antonyms
- high
- euphoria
- happiness
- anticyclone
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
3. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] a clear and telling mental image.
Synonyms
- image
- picture
- mental image
Antonyms
- nonconformity
- noncompliance
- empty
- dissuasion
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
4. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster.
Antonyms
- neurotic depression
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
5. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving.
Synonyms
- imprint
- seal
- embossment
- stamp
Antonyms
- calmness
- concern
- hope
- pleasure
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
6. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] an impressionistic portrayal of a person.
Synonyms
- portrayal
- characterization
- personation
Antonyms
- stay
- take away
- highland
- natural elevation
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
7. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another.
Synonyms
- pressing
- press
Antonyms
- unbend
- disjoin
- female
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
8. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] all the copies of a work printed at one time.
Synonyms
- trial impression
- test copy
- proof
- publication
- mackle
- printing
Antonyms
- raise
- deposit
- sadness
- humility
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)
9. impression
noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] a concavity in a surface produced by pressing.
Synonyms
- concave shape
- incurvature
- imprint
- incurvation
- dent
- seam
- prick
- droop
- chap
- sag
- cranny
- crevice
- crack
- concavity
- dimple
- incision
- channel
- depression
- slit
- scratch
- crease
- furrow
- crinkle
- line
- dip
- groove
- fissure
Antonyms
- dislike
- pride
- gratitude
- ingratitude
Etymology
- impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- impressio (Latin)