Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impressionable

Adjective

/ɪmˈprɛʃənəbl/

Definition

Capable of being easily influenced or affected by outside opinions and experiences.

Examples

Children are often impressionable and may adopt the views and behaviors of those around them.
The impressionable nature of teenagers can make them more susceptible to peer pressure.
As an impressionable young artist, she absorbed everything from the world around her.

Meaning

Someone who is impressionable is likely to be influenced by others’ ideas, opinions, or actions, especially at a young age or in their formative years.