impressionable

adjective

im·​pres·​sion·​able im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce impressionable (audio)
: capable of being easily impressed
impressionability noun

Examples of impressionable in a Sentence

The teacher was accused of forcing his political beliefs on impressionable teenagers. The book had a profound effect on his impressionable young mind.
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What happens when an impressionable child sees Santa Claus kissing his mom’s lower lips on Christmas Eve? Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024 There’s also a fair amount of concern at play, both for celebrities' health as well as their impressionable fans who might view the bodies of their favorite stars as an aspirational goal post. Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024 At the time, Pinkus and Lemieux were impressionable young Deadheads. Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2024 And of course, there’s no better way to introduce your impressionable children to the villainous voice of Boris Karloff. EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for impressionable 

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of impressionable was in 1836

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“Impressionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressionable. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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impressionable

adjective
im·​pres·​sion·​able im-ˈpresh-(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce impressionable (audio)
: easy to impress or influence
impressionability noun

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