Antonyms for impression


Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-presh-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈprɛʃ ən


Definition of impression

Origin :
  • late 14c., "mark produced by pressure," also "image produced in the mind or emotions," from Old French impression "print, stamp; a pressing on the mind," from Latin impressionem (nominative impressio) "onset, attack," figuratively "perception," literally "a pressing into," from imprimere (see impress). Meaning "act or process of indenting" is early 15c.; that of "printing of a number of copies" is from 1570s. Meaning "belief, vague notion" (as in under the impression) is from 1610s.
  • noun influence
  • noun feeling, idea
  • noun design made by pressing
  • noun pretending to be somebody
Example sentences :
  • Of this, there is an impression on my mind too strong to admit of doubt.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Its calmness gave the impression of a wisdom behind it that had no existence.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • This is, at least, the impression left on us by an anecdote told by Elwin.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • Just at the outset, the act of seeing made not the least impression on her numbed brain.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • There will be time enough for the impression to be made after you are married.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • And that terrible night left an impression on their minds which was not soon forgotten.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • Somehow he had got the impression that everybody lost money at it.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • His manner, however, made no impression on Timmins's stolidity.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • The impression was so strong that Mr Verloc glanced over his shoulder.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • I thought I was gone; and my condition made an impression on me that never will be lost.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

Synonyms for impression

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