impressionable
adjective
im·pres·sion·able
im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
: capable of being easily impressed
The book has a profound effect on his impressionable mind.
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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Rather than simply attacking YoungBoy, Choppa frames himself as a corrective force, casting YoungBoy as someone who corrupts impressionable listeners.
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Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Even in the 19th century, the novel was considered a dangerous medium, one that would trap people—especially impressionable young women—in the thrall of isolation and fantasy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
A lot of young, impressionable children.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Adams is a rock-solid choice for the arachnid, the wise and warm counterpoint to Faulkner’s wide-eyed and impressionable Wilbur.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Even in the 19th century, the novel was considered a dangerous medium, one that would trap people—especially impressionable young women—in the thrall of isolation and fantasy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
A lot of young, impressionable children.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Adams is a rock-solid choice for the arachnid, the wise and warm counterpoint to Faulkner’s wide-eyed and impressionable Wilbur.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impressionable
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“Impressionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressionable. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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