Impression

A concavity in a surface produced by pressing

A symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

Synonyms

Stamp

Type of

Symbol

An outward appearance

Synonyms

Effect

Derivation

Impressionistic

Examples

He made a good impression

I wanted to create an impression of success

A clear and telling mental image

Examples

The events left a permanent impression in his mind

All the copies of a work printed at one time

A vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Type of

Idea

Thought

Derivation

Impressionistic

Examples

His impression of her was favorable

An impressionistic portrayal of a person

Derivation

Impressionistic

Examples

He did a funny impression of a politician

(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster

Type of

Imprint

Examples

The dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay

The act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another

Derivation

Impress

Examples

He watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax