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Meaning of impressionable
The primary meaning of "impressionable" refers to being easily influenced or affected by someone or something.
Etymology of impressionable
The word "impressionable" originates from the late 15th century, derived from the Old French word "impression," meaning "an impression" or "a stamp," and the Latin word "impressio," meaning "a pressing into"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who are susceptible to external influences, whether positive or negative
Synonyms
susceptible
sensitive
receptive
responsive
impressionistic
suggestible
influenceable
persuadable
moldable
pliable
flexible
adaptable
vulnerable
open-minded
naive
credulous
gullible
trusting
unwary
unaware
innocent
inexperienced
unjaded
fresh
malleable
tractable
docile
compliant
amenable
yielding
receptive
responsive
sentient
perceptive
aware
conscious
Definitions
- Capable of being easily influenced or affected by someone or something
- * Having a tendency to be greatly impressed by things, especially in a way that influences one's thoughts or feelings
Usage Examples
- The young artist was impressionable and often found herself inspired by the works of her mentors
- * As an impressionable teenager, she was heavily influenced by her favorite music artists and tried to emulate their style
Antonyms
impervious
insensitive
unresponsive
unsusceptible
unreceptive
hardened
jaded
cynical
skeptical
indifferent
unimpressionable
unaffected
unmoved
apathetic
aloof
distant
unfeeling
callous
obstinate
stubborn
resistant
immune