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.
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These are the series that draw Canadian advertisers and viewers, who are impressionable to marketing campaigns on both sides of the border. Amber Dowling, Variety, 13 June 2025 The teamwork and support shown by characters like Fishlegs, Snotlout, Tuffnut, and Ruffnut displays the value of cohesiveness in the midst of differences–a great message for young, impressionable viewers. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025 The footage shows pig Napoleon (Rogen) bonding with impressionable Lucky (Matarazzo) when Squealer also tries to connect with them. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025 In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE for this week's cover story, the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo alum, 19, is opening up about how Mama June's dramatic 300-lb. weight loss affected her own body image as an impressionable young teen. Esther Kang, People.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for impressionable

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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