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impressionism noun

  /ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/
  • (arts) An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.
  • (music genre) A style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer.
  • (poetry) A style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions.
 impressionnisme

impressionable adjective

  • Being easily influenced (especially of young people).
 impressionnable

impressionability noun

  /əmˌpɹeʃ.ə.nəˈbəl.ə.tiː/ , /ɪmˌpɹeʃ.ə.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.tiː/ , /ɪmˌpɹɛʃ.ə.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ , /ɪmˌpɹɛʃ.ə.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.tiː/ , /ɪmˌpɾɛʃ.i̯o.naˈbɪl.ɪ.ʈiː/
  • The quality of being impressionable.
 impressionnabilité
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