I was really impressed by what she did. vs I am really impressed by what she did.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was really impressed by what she did.' is used when referring to a past event, while 'I am really impressed by what she did.' is used when expressing a current feeling about a past event.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

I was really impressed by what she did.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event that impressed the speaker.

This phrase is used to express a feeling of being impressed by something that happened in the past.

Examples:

I was really impressed by what she did at the presentation last week.
He was really impressed by the way she handled the difficult situation.
They were really impressed by the performance of the new employee.
She was really impressed by the beautiful artwork in the museum.
We were really impressed by the progress they made in such a short time.

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I was really, really impressed.
I don't know if this makes me sexist, but I was really impressed.
I feel so happy that my character comes back because when I read the script I was really impressed.
I was... I was... I was really impressed.
Mom was really impressed with your brother.
Tell me how the story ends, I'll be really impressed.
I got to say, I'm really impressed.
And Karen's family was really impressed with you.
That speech you made really impressed me.
Nina is going to be really, really impressed.
However, having said that, when I showed them your portfolio, they were really impressed.
If that wasn't so unpleasant, I'd be really impressed.
I was really impressed by what you said.
Now whatever you told him at the boards really impressed him.
I mean, really impressed him.
I never met one person who really impressed me.
Ladies, Kurt, I am really, really impressed.
Zach, I'm... I'm really impressed.
Well done, Lesiev, I'm really impressed.
It is not often that I agree with Mr Metten, but I was really impressed by his speech this evening.

Alternatives:

I was truly impressed by what she did.
I was genuinely impressed by what she did.
I was deeply impressed by what she did.
I was greatly impressed by what she did.
I was extremely impressed by what she did.

I am really impressed by what she did.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a current feeling of being impressed by a past event.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of ongoing admiration or respect for something that happened in the past.

Examples:

I am really impressed by what she did during the project.
She is really impressed by the effort he put into the surprise.
They are really impressed by the results of the experiment.
He is really impressed by her dedication to the cause.
We are really impressed by the creativity shown in the design.

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Ladies, Kurt, I am really, really impressed.
Honey, I am really impressed with this place.
And if that is' your first screenplay... I am really impressed, Alex.
Tell me how the story ends, I'll be really impressed.
I got to say, I'm really impressed.
That speech you made really impressed me.
Nina is going to be really, really impressed.
I was really, really impressed.
However, having said that, when I showed them your portfolio, they were really impressed.
I don't know if this makes me sexist, but I was really impressed.
I feel so happy that my character comes back because when I read the script I was really impressed.
If that wasn't so unpleasant, I'd be really impressed.
Now whatever you told him at the boards really impressed him.
I mean, really impressed him.
I never met one person who really impressed me.
Because I am really not impressed right now.
Mom was really impressed with your brother.
I was... I was... I was really impressed.
Zach, I'm... I'm really impressed.
Well done, Lesiev, I'm really impressed.

Alternatives:

I am truly impressed by what she did.
I am genuinely impressed by what she did.
I am deeply impressed by what she did.
I am greatly impressed by what she did.
I am extremely impressed by what she did.

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I was really impressed by what she did. vs I am really impressed by what she did.