Modifying Another Word

• equally: In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel which was now proceeding downward at an equally impressive speed.

• hugely: They make an amazing noise for just two of them; drummer Patrick Carney is hugely impressive.

• mightily: Nevertheless these images were a spontaneous response to the passing of a mightily impressive artist.

• pretty: We were able to arrive at our new home within two hours of landing - a pretty impressive exit.

• particularly: Particularly impressive was John's daring approach to making.

• visually: Those visually impressive designs are down to her, too.

Infinitive complement

• watch: It was quite impressive to watch a one-armed chef at work, if nothing else.

• see: It was impressive to see the range of artists included from the early days of the scheme up to most recent sets.

• say: Death in Venice, program number 16, was impressive to say the least.

Modifies a noun

• array: All told, an impressive array of tempting targets.

• line-up: Veteran cars and Second World War vehicles also featured in the impressive line-up.

• debut: A very impressive debut from a band we are going to be hearing much more of.

• feat: In an impressive feat of archeology, he managed to dig up a song from 4 years previously.

• sight: The breached dam at the foot of the NW ridge was also an impressive sight, meriting a few photos.

• portfolio: Of and not lists your tickets property's impressive portfolio in the library.

Used with adjective complement

• look: Men desired by women looked impressive to other men.

• seem: I love the city, the people are really friendly, and the University seemed impressive.

• sound: It all sounds mighty impressive with the usual dazzling Oldfield array of noise and instrumentation.

• appear: It appears impressive at first, but on closer scrutiny is seen to be radical more for style than for substance.

• remain: The cliffs reach up to 1,200 meters and even after the dam they remain hugely impressive.