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.
What is a better word for impactful?
Yes, impactful is a word, but it's likely to annoy at least some of your readers. If you want to substitute another word for impactful, use a synonym such as influential, powerful, or effective.
How do you use the word impactful?
Examples of 'impactful' in a sentence impactful
- Untidy with feeling, this was an impactful and unforgettable performance. ...
- It made the dress much more impactful. ...
- The more disruption to their routines, the more impactful the event will be. ...
- It's not subtle (note the exclamation mark) but it is impactful.
