Im‐press″ive (ĭm‐prĕs″ĭv), a. [Cf. F. impressif.] 1. Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene.
2. Capable of being impressed. Drayton.
— Im‐press″ive‐ly, adv. — Im‐press″ive‐ness, n.