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Definition of impressionable

impressionable

/ɪmˈprɛʃ.ən.ə.bəl/
im · pres · sion · a · ble
Adverb:impressionably
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• adjective

1

Easily influenced, affected, or shaped in opinion, feeling, or character because of youth, sensitivity, or lack of experience.

Example

"Parents often monitor what their young, impressionable children watch on television."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'impressionable' (easily influenced or shaped by others) with 'impressive' (evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill).

• Rhymes for impressionable

• Nearby Words

impresser
impression
impressionability
impressionable
impressionably
impressionism
impressionist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the noun 'impression' and the suffix '-able' (or borrowed from French 'impressionnable'), tracing back to the Latin verb 'imprimere', meaning 'to press into or upon'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impressionable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impressionable
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