impression

Definition

  • noun: the effect or influence that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings
  • noun: a characteristic, trait, or feature resulting from some influence
  • synonyms: stamp, mark, indentation

Examples

  • The garden is designed in tiers to give/create the 'impression' of steps. [=the garden is designed so that it looks like steps]

  • His lifestyle conveyed the 'impression' of great wealth. [=his lifestyle led people to believe that he was very wealthy]

  • What was your 'impression' of the candidate? [=what did you think of the candidate?]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come in. He smells the food. Move your butt. Peace offering? l know l don't always make the best first impression. Or second, for that matter. l'd like us to be friends. l thought l could get to know you a bit better. See what you're about. For instance, (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2