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

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption
Recent Examples on the Web The Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy applauds an individual or a couple who has given great sums in impactful ways over many years. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Columbus recounted one of the character's first scenes as being particularly impactful. Kate Hogan, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 The celebration serves as platform for celebrating Africa’s most impactful voices while honoring the achievements of the African continent and its diaspora. Melissa Noel, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024 Tom McCarthy’s picture is comprised of minuscule, realistic moments and interactions that form a profoundly impactful piece of cinema. EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for impactful 

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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 5 Oct. 2024.

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