impressionist

noun

im·​pres·​sion·​ist im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist 

1

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

2

: an entertainer who does impressions

Synonyms

• performer
• actor
• entertainer
• imitator
• impersonator
• personator

Examples of impressionist in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Chloe Fineman is becoming Saturday Night Live's resident master impressionist. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025

The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum fills in the gaps, connecting the old world to the new with impressionists and abstract pioneers. —AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025

Using art to 'promote the richness and uniqueness of Black beauty' As a versatile impressionist and realist, Fatai's work has now been featured in exhibitions and museums within Nigeria and around the word. —Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025

The funniest part about that is Lisa Ann Walter is actually a really exceptional impressionist. —Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for impressionist

• expressionist
• secessionist

Kids Definition

impressionist

noun

im·​pres·​sion·​ist im-ˈpresh-(ə-)nəst 

1

often capitalized : a person (as a painter) who practices impressionism

2

: an entertainer who does impressions