impressed
UK: ɪmˈprest | US: ɪmˈprest
adj. feeling or showing admiration or respect due to something remarkable
vt. (past tense of impress) to make someone feel admiration or respect
The word impressed originates from Latin imprimere ("to press into or upon"), combining in- (into) and premere (to press). The morpheme im- (variant of in-) signifies inward action, while press retains its core meaning of applying force. Over time, the figurative sense of "making a mental mark" evolved into the modern meaning of inspiring admiration. The suffix -ed marks the past participle form, indicating a completed action or state.
She was deeply impressed by his eloquent speech.
The teacher’s feedback impressed the importance of diligence on the students.
His artwork impressed critics with its bold creativity.
I’m genuinely impressed by how quickly you solved the problem.
The ancient ruins impressed upon us the grandeur of lost civilizations.