suggestible

adjective

sug·​gest·​ible səg-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce suggestible (audio)
sə-ˈje-
: easily influenced by suggestion
suggestibility noun

Examples of suggestible in a Sentence

The patient was highly suggestible.
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And, while the charges were most likely trumped up, the city’s leaders were correct about one thing: Young people are highly suggestible. Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025 The idea of doctors posing as podcasters to make men more suggestible is already a winner, but the language the doctors employ to complete the ruse ratchets up the comedy. Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025 Well, according to Glaser, human brains are hugely suggestible. Daisy Jones, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025 Danny did say that Mac is highly suggestible and too trusting for her own good. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for suggestible

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of suggestible was in 1890

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“Suggestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suggestible. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

suggestible

adjective
sug·​gest·​ible sə(g)-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce suggestible (audio)
: easily influenced by suggestion
suggestibility noun

Medical Definition

suggestible

adjective
sug·​gest·​ible sə(g)-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce suggestible (audio)
: easily influenced by suggestion
a suggestible hypnotic subject

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