impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio) ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio)
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.Mark Holgate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Asked about the most impactful element of Gotouge’s writing and art, Ohnishi references the strong characters and dialogue. Kat Moon, Time, 24 Feb. 2021 As important and impactful as Spider-Man was, BlacKkKlansman was the movie that really changed my life and changed me as an actor. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 June 2023 Models that can figure out how to automate complex physician tasks would be the most impactful, according to Deo’s hierarchy of AI research. Mohana Ravindranath, STAT, 23 May 2023 This facility is going to be radically impactful on the game of golf worldwide. Mark Kazlowski, Dallas News, 10 May 2023 Of those decision points, none were more impactful than working to earn a bachelor’s degree. Jane Thier, Fortune, 10 May 2023 Some of the most impactful ways a data governance leader can collaborate with other executives include: 1. Tomasz Jamroz, Forbes, 3 May 2023 The event, taking place at the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles, is a celebration of AAPI excellence and heritage, honoring the most impactful Asians on the company’s A100 list. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Apr. 2023 Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo, an impactful offensive player, exited Friday's 11-6 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks at the end of the bottom of the fourth inning with a right quad injury. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impactful was in 1939

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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 9 Jul. 2023.

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