impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio) ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio)
Synonyms of impactful
: 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

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an impactful story of love and redemption
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The Colombian makeup artist is known for his impactful looks, having worked with celebrities spanning from Charli XCX to Madonna. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Pash retired from the NFL in 2025, and Sportico detailed his impactful career in sports law. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 As Pearl Jam evolved from a small group of friends in Seattle to one of the most impactful bands of their generation, founding member and bassist Jeff Ament began photographing their time backstage, in the studio, and on the road. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026 The key is using AI to enable more thorough, faster selection, leading to better, more impactful outcomes. — Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for impactful

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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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 Aug. 2026.

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