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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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 29 May. 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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