impressionistic

English

Etymology

From impressionist +‎ -ic or impression +‎ -istic.

Adjective

impressionistic (comparative more impressionistic, superlative most impressionistic)

  1. Pertaining to or characterized by impressionism.
  2. Based on impression rather than reason or fact; based on trying to impress somebody rather than trying for accuracy.
  3. Impressible.

Translations

References

  • impressionistic in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • impressionistic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
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