Impression Definition & Meaning
impression
- noun
- a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"
- an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
- a clear and telling mental image; "he described his mental picture of his assailant"; "he had no clear picture of himself or his world"; "the events left a permanent impression in his mind"
- a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud"
- a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving; "he put his stamp on the envelope"
- all the copies of a work printed at one time; "they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies"
- (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster; "the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay"
- an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician"
- the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another; "he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax"
"Impression" in song lyrics
See how impression is used in real songs:
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"Strange way of makin' a, good first impression"
7L & Esoteric — Stalker -
"What would give you that impression?"
Army of the Pharaohs — Spaz Out -
"Your body is the part that gives the first impression"
Boogie Boys — Body
Words that rhyme with impression
Usage tips for "impression"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "impression" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for impression to find words that pair well.