Definitions:

1. (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster noun
   • the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay
2. a concavity in a surface produced by pressing noun
   • They left the impression of their fingers in the soft mud.
3. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed noun
   • My impression of them was favorable.
4. an impressionistic portrayal of a person noun
   • I did a funny impression of a politician.
5. an outward appearance noun
   • They made a good impression.
6. the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another noun
   • I watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax.

Synonyms:

• depression
• effect
• feeling
• mental picture
• picture
• printing
• stamp

NearBy Words:

• impressionable
• impressionism
• impressionist
• impressionistic