impressed
/ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adjective B2- Strongly affected, especially favourably. · I was impressed with the cleanliness of the hotel.
- Stamped, under pressure.
- Compelled to serve in a military force.
- Confiscated by force or authority.
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“It is the first time I ever saw her in this condition,” said Valentine; “and this morning she frightened me so that I thought her mad; and my father, who you know is a strong-minded man, himself appeared deeply impressed.”
Inspector MacDonald had grown steadily more impressed as the conversation proceeded.
He impressed me, this country specialist.
“So serious, sire, that when the circumstance surprised me in the midst of a family festival, on the very day of my betrothal, I left my bride and friends, postponing everything, that I might hasten to lay at your majesty’s feet the fears which impressed me, and the assurance of my devotion.”
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