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impressive
Leaving a strong, deep, and lasting impression; very impressive.
Die Rede des Präsidenten war eine eindrückliche Warnung vor den Gefahren des Klimawandels.
The president's speech was an impressive warning about the dangers of climate change.
'Eindrücklich' (impressive) is related to 'der Eindruck' (impression). Something that is 'eindrücklich' (impressive) leaves a strong and lasting impression, as if it were being 'eindrückt' (pressed) into memory.
Der Besuch im Museum war ein sehr eindrückliches Erlebnis.
The visit to the museum was a very impressive experience.
'Eindrücklich' (impressive) can stand as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb that describes a verb more closely. As an adverb, it emphasizes the intensity or clarity of an action.
Das ist ein eindrückliches Foto.
That is an impressive photo.
The word 'eindrücklich' (impressive) is frequently used in written language and in more formal contexts to describe a profound effect.
In seiner Biografie gibt er ein eindrückliches Zeugnis seiner Zeit.
In his biography, he gives an impressive testimony of his time.
'Eindrücklich' (impressive) is especially often used as an adverb with verbs of showing or saying, for example 'eindrücklich beschreiben' (to describe vividly/impressively), 'eindrücklich zeigen' (to show impressively), or 'eindrücklich warnen' (to warn emphatically).
Der Film zeigt eindrücklich die Folgen des Krieges.
The film shows the consequences of the war impressively.
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Beeindruckend and eindrücklich both describe a strong effect. Beeindruckend generally emphasizes the admiration or respect something inspires. Eindrücklich places more emphasis on a presentation or experience having a deep effect and leaving a lasting impression.
Die persönlichen Berichte der Ärztin in dem Film waren so eindrücklich, dass ich lange daran dachte.
The doctor's personal accounts in the film were so powerful that I thought about them for a long time.
Die sorgfältige Arbeit der Ärztin in dem Film war beeindruckend.
The doctor's careful work in the film was impressive.
