impressionistic
English
Etymology
From impressionist + -ic or impression + -istic.
Adjective
impressionistic (comparative more impressionistic, superlative most impressionistic)
- Pertaining to or characterized by impressionism.
- Based on subjective reactions presented unsystematically.
- Based on impression rather than reason or fact; based on trying to impress somebody rather than trying for accuracy.
- Impressible.
Translations
relating to impressionism
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References
- impressionistic in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- impressionistic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.