Impressionnable (en. Impressionable)

/ɛ̃.pʁe.sjɔ.nabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Describes a person who is easily impressed.
She is so impressionable that she believes everything she is told.
Elle est tellement impressionnable qu'elle croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.
Who shows excessive sensitivity to criticism.
His impressionable nature makes it difficult for him to receive negative feedback.
Sa nature impressionnable fait qu'il est difficile pour lui de recevoir des feedbacks négatifs.
Describes a judgment or opinion formed under the influence of an emotion or external pressure.
His opinion on the film seems impressionable after the discussion with his friends.
Son avis sur le film semble impressionnable après la discussion avec ses amis.

Etymology

From the verb 'impressionner' with the suffix '-able'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be impressionable
Being easily influenced by others.
être impressionnable
an impressionable person
A person who is easily moved by their emotions.
une personne impressionnable
to show an impressionable nature
To display excessive sensitivity.
montrer une nature impressionnable

Related Words

impression
Effect produced on someone by something.
impression
influencable
Who can be influenced.
influencable
sensitive
Who is prone to react strongly to emotions.
sensible

Slang Meanings

Artistic blur
He takes everything seriously; he is an artistic blur.
Il prend tout au sérieux, c'est un flou artistique.
Too emotional
He cries for nothing; too emotional this impressionable.
Il pleure pour un rien, trop émotif cet impressionnable.