Definition of IMPRESSIONISTIC

impressionistic

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning
    • "a surprisingly impressionistic review bearing marks of hasty composition"
    • "she had impressionistic memories of her childhood"
  • relating to or characteristic of Impressionism

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From impressionist + -ic or impression + -istic.

Synonyms

impressionist

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