impressionable
adjective
im·pres·sion·able
im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
: capable of being easily impressed
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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The young minds of children are as impressionable as a mound of clay.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE for this week's cover story, the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo alum, 19, is opening up about how Mama June's dramatic 300-lb. weight loss affected her own body image as an impressionable young teen.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 15 May 2025
The young minds of children are as impressionable as a mound of clay.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Bibby said new digs makes an impact on recruiting because student-athlete are impressionable.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for impressionable
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“Impressionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressionable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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