impressed

impressed
adj.
VERBS
be, look, seem, sound
ADVERB
extremely, fairly, very, etc.
deeply, enormously, greatly, highly, hugely (esp. BrE), incredibly, mightily (esp. BrE), much, really, terribly, thoroughly (esp. AmE), totally (esp. AmE), tremendously
especially, particularly
less than, not overly

I was not overly impressed by the proposals.

mildly, slightly (both esp. AmE)
enough, sufficiently

My wife was impressed enough to commission a portrait from the artist.

equally

Others seemed equally impressed with his work.

genuinely
immediately
favourably/favorably
duly, suitably

He mentioned a few famous acquaintances, and we were suitably impressed.

clearly, obviously
PREPOSITION
at

She was impressed at how well Stephen could dance.

by

The manager was clearly impressed by Jo's work.

with

He was very impressed with her house.


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