suggestible

adjective

sug·​gest·​ible səg-ˈje-stə-bəl 

sə-ˈje-

: easily influenced by suggestion

suggestibility

səg-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

sə-ˌje-

noun

Examples of suggestible in a Sentence

The patient was highly suggestible.

Recent Examples on the Web

Something shy, suggestible in the smooth plane of his cheek, baseball cap pulled low, self-consciously. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Through children’s programming, advertisers recognized a direct path to suggestible populations of viewers as prospective lifelong customers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026

Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves. — Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026

Treating ourselves is a suggestible act — get the fancy latte in the morning and don't feel guilty about the cost. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for suggestible

• testable
• contestable
• detestable
• digestible
• incontestable
• indigestible

Kids Definition

suggestible

adjective

sug·​gest·​ible sə(g)-ˈjes-tə-bəl 

: easily influenced by suggestion

suggestibility

-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

Medical Definition

suggestible

adjective

sug·​gest·​ible sə(g)-ˈjes-tə-bəl 

: easily influenced by suggestion

a suggestible hypnotic subject