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impressionistic

Pronunciation: /ɪmˌpɹɛ.ʃəˈnɪ.stɪk/

The English word “impressionistic” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or characterized by impressionism.
  2. Based on subjective reactions or feelings; not systematically researched or arrived at.
  3. Based on impression rather than reason or fact; based on trying to impress somebody rather than trying for accuracy.
  4. Impressible.

Etymology

From impressionist + -ic, or from impression + -istic.

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