impressionist

im·pres·sion·ist

noun \im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist\

Definition of IMPRESSIONIST

1

often capitalized : one (as a painter) who practices or adheres to the theories of impressionism

2

: an entertainer who does impressions

Examples of IMPRESSIONIST

1. <a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters>

First Known Use of IMPRESSIONIST

1876

Related to IMPRESSIONIST

Synonyms: imitator, impersonator, mimic, personator

Related Words: burlesquer, caricaturist, lampooner, mocker, parodist, satirist; mime, mimer, mummer, pantomime, pantomimist; actor, entertainer, performer, player, trouper; ape, copycat, echo, parrot, rubber stamp

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Rhymes with IMPRESSIONIST

secessionist