Agency Dictionary
Impressed
adjectivePronunciation: /ɪmˈprɛst/
In Portuguese: Impressionado
Brand & Marketing
Writing & NarrativeWhat does “Impressed” mean?
Marked by pressure, as paper that has received the print of a type; figuratively, having a lasting effect left on one's mind; in everyday use, moved or surprised by admiration.
Etymology
From Latin impressus, past participle of imprimere, to press into or upon, from in-, into, and premere, to press.
Usage examples
You might have misunderstood the title of the email and the issue, the word “Impressed” meant that I caused a mark, not that I surprised you with a positive feeling.
issue.2 - Impressed.
Source editions
Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.
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