impressa

/ɪmˈprɛsɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A female given name derived from the Latin word ‘impressus’, meaning ‘impressed’ or ‘impressed with great emotion’.

“The actress was given the stage name Impressa for her ability to emotionally connect with her characters.”

2. noun

A type of Italian opera, especially a comic opera of the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The company will be performing an Impressa at the upcoming music festival.”

Synonyms

  • musical
  • opera

Antonyms

  • unemotional
  • unimpressive