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.
Recent Examples on the Web The modern tendency to use callbacks in place of original storytelling is a blight—what should be fun little references used sparingly have become ugly crutches used to excite impressionable social media users. Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 High schools must also be conducive places of learning but are precarious as students are at one the most impressionable stages of life entering puberty. Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 But what appears to be an idyllic summer camp turns out to be a front for an eco-fascist organization looking to recruit impressionable youths. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024 Every so often during Fashion Month there are a slew of presentations that exude the resilience of the industry amid reports of lackluster sales and the inability of being able to capture young and impressionable fashion lovers. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for impressionable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Oct. 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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