impressionable


im·pres·sion·able

adj \im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nə-bəl\

Definition of IMPRESSIONABLE

: capable of being easily impressed
im·pres·sion·abil·i·ty \-ˌpre-sh(ə-)nə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Examples of IMPRESSIONABLE

  1. The teacher was accused of forcing his political beliefs on impressionable teenagers.
  2. The book had a profound effect on his impressionable young mind.

First Known Use of IMPRESSIONABLE

1836

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