Should You Say Impactful?

Impactful is NOT a word! This, though, is patently false: impactful has been in use since the 1950s and is used in all kinds of contexts and understood by all kinds of people to mean "having a forceful impact" or "producing a marked impression." Brace yourself, for 'impactful' is indeed a word.

Is it correct to say impactful?

The word impactable does not technically exist within the English lexicon. Here's a list of synonyms for impactful.

How do you use the word impactful?

Examples of 'impactful' in a sentence impactful
  1. Untidy with feeling, this was an impactful and unforgettable performance. ...
  2. It made the dress much more impactful. ...
  3. The more disruption to their routines, the more impactful the event will be. ...
  4. It's not subtle (note the exclamation mark) but it is impactful.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.