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impressionable Meaning & Definition

/ɪmˈpɹɛ.ʃən.ə.bəl/

What Does Impressionable Mean?

Impressionable is used as an adjective meaning Being easily influenced (especially of young people). As a noun, it means An impressionable person.

Quick Facts About Impressionable

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation//ɪmˈpɹɛ.ʃən.ə.bəl//
Syllables1
Synonymspliant, susceptible and plastic
Antonymsunimpressionable
Pluralimpressionables
Comparative / superlativemore impressionable, most impressionable

Impressionable Definition (Adjective)

  1. Being easily influenced (especially of young people).

Impressionable as a Noun

  1. An impressionable person.

Synonyms of Impressionable

Impressionable synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Impressionable

Impressionable in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

impressionable (comparative more impressionable, superlative most impressionable)

impressionable (plural impressionables)

Origin of Impressionable

From French impressionnable, equivalent to impression +‎ -able. See also impressible.

How Do You Say Impressionable?

Impressionable is pronounced //ɪmˈpɹɛ.ʃən.ə.bəl// and has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Impressionable

Is impressionable an adjective or a noun?

Impressionable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for impressionable?

Words with a similar meaning to impressionable include pliant, susceptible and plastic. See the full list of impressionable synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of impressionable?

The opposite of impressionable is unimpressionable.

What is the plural of impressionable?

The plural of impressionable is impressionables.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of impressionable?

The comparative form is more impressionable and the superlative form is most impressionable.

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