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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The role that Yates’ mental illness played in her children’s deaths has ID questioning who else in the alleged cult was impacted and what might have been, had Woroneicki and his religious guidance not allegedly steered an impressionable mother to ruin her own and her family’s lives.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025
In other words, smartphone accessibility often promotes unhealthy habits among this impressionable age group.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 Dec. 2025
With nearly 3 million Instagram followers and over 15 million YouTube subscribers, Doherty's actions could influence impressionable fans to imitate similar, dangerous behaviors, potentially leading to criminal charges.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Rather than simply attacking YoungBoy, Choppa frames himself as a corrective force, casting YoungBoy as someone who corrupts impressionable listeners.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025
In other words, smartphone accessibility often promotes unhealthy habits among this impressionable age group.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 Dec. 2025
With nearly 3 million Instagram followers and over 15 million YouTube subscribers, Doherty's actions could influence impressionable fans to imitate similar, dangerous behaviors, potentially leading to criminal charges.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Rather than simply attacking YoungBoy, Choppa frames himself as a corrective force, casting YoungBoy as someone who corrupts impressionable listeners.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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