01 a. Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or…
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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.
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Capable of being impressed.[Obs.]