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impressionato

impressed

adjective eem-pres-syoh-NAH-toh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

struck

Usage Note

Impressionato is the past participle of impressionare used as an adjective, meaning visibly struck or affected by something. It can signal positive admiration or negative shock — context clarifies which. Sono rimasto impressionato dalla sua performance can mean both impressed and disturbed. The reflexive impressionarsi means to be easily upset or shocked.

Examples

"Ero molto impressionato dalla sua bravura."

Natural Translation

I was very impressed by his skill.

Literal Translation

I-was very impressed by-the his skill.

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