Impressed
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of impress; to have made someone feel admiration and respect, or to have made a mark or design on a surface by pressing. It describes the state of being favourably affected.
“The hiring manager was impressed by the candidate's extensive experience and qualifications.”
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Contains double 'S' and double 'S'; three 'E's make it vowel-rich
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Worth 14 points; good for using double letters and common past tense ending
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