Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Empressement · Em·presse·ment · IPA /ɑ̃ˈpɹɛs.mɒ̃/ 01 n. Demonstrative warmth or cordiality of manner; display of enthusiasm. 1. Demonstrative warmth or cordiality of manner; display of enthusiasm. “He grasped my hand with a nervous empressement.” — Poe.