impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl  ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl 

: 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

Synonyms of impactful

• impressive
• emotional
• exciting

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, a case could be made that the involvement of former Heat guard Damon Jones stood more impactful in the FBI’s gambling investigation, pleading guilty on Tuesday to two counts of wire-fraud conspiracy. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026

Truth be told, these portraits can be colorful, impactful statements in any room. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

Many impactful people have ties to Chicago, but some on the list of the people born in the city might surprise you' like Robin Williams, Shonda Rhimes, Pat Sajak, Racquel Welch, and Walt Disney. —Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 2 May 2026

So the Wolves may need to have the most impactful player. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful