impressionable
adjective
im·pres·sion·able
im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
: capable of being easily impressed
Examples of impressionable in a Sentence
The teacher was accused of forcing his political beliefs on impressionable teenagers.
The book had a profound effect on his impressionable young mind.
Recent Examples on the Web
Investing in kids at this impressionable, crucial age is an investment in the future, for everyone.
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Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Taking impressionable Quentin Tarantino fans and introducing them to the work of Louis Malle is about as good an introduction to critically studying film as anyone could ask for.
—Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Although criticized for promoting an unrealistic body type for impressionable young girls, Barbie, and the related products, have been wildly popular for decades.
—Sari Beth Rosenberg, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection In her first big-screen turn as the overeager and impressionable Kitty Bennet, the younger sister of Jane (Rosamund Pike) and Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) in Joe Wright’s rhapsodic adaptation of Jane Austen, Mulligan shines.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2024
Researchers say such scenes especially imperil impressionable young people, who may overlook the legions of studies that confirm the ill effects of tobacco use.
—USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Related The people most susceptible to parasocial relationships are typically younger (and more impressionable), and/or have a dearth of personal relationships.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, as the impressionable Moon meets gloomy Saturn in your social sector, your friends could be quick to point out holes in your plan.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
Their statement followed a Congressional hearing on social media, during which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel were among those whom senators called out for the impacts their platforms have on the general public, especially young and impressionable people.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Taking impressionable Quentin Tarantino fans and introducing them to the work of Louis Malle is about as good an introduction to critically studying film as anyone could ask for.
—Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Although criticized for promoting an unrealistic body type for impressionable young girls, Barbie, and the related products, have been wildly popular for decades.
—Sari Beth Rosenberg, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection In her first big-screen turn as the overeager and impressionable Kitty Bennet, the younger sister of Jane (Rosamund Pike) and Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) in Joe Wright’s rhapsodic adaptation of Jane Austen, Mulligan shines.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2024
Researchers say such scenes especially imperil impressionable young people, who may overlook the legions of studies that confirm the ill effects of tobacco use.
—USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Related The people most susceptible to parasocial relationships are typically younger (and more impressionable), and/or have a dearth of personal relationships.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, as the impressionable Moon meets gloomy Saturn in your social sector, your friends could be quick to point out holes in your plan.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
Their statement followed a Congressional hearing on social media, during which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel were among those whom senators called out for the impacts their platforms have on the general public, especially young and impressionable people.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Impressionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressionable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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