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Definition of “impressionist

impressionist (ɪmˈprɛʃənɪstPronunciation for impressionist

Definitions

noun

  1. (usually capital) any of the French painters of the late 19th century who were exponents of impressionism
  2. (sometimes capital) any artist, composer, or writer who uses impressionism
  3. an entertainer who impersonates famous people

adjective

  1. (often capital) denoting, of, or relating to impressionism or the exponents of this style

Alternative Forms

imˌpressionˈistic adjective

Usage examples

  • Its impressionist vagueness told her she was pretty, she was still quite pretty, still quite young.
    Gee, Maggie, Lost Children (1994)
  • And thankfully this is a more filling plateful than a Morrissey impressionist on Stars In Your Eyes.
    Megastar (2004)
  • Several of the other 43 paintings in the sale, especially impressionist masterpieces, are likely to sell for many millions of dollars each.
    New Zealand Herald (2004)
  • Being an impressionist , Rory habitually takes on a number of hilarious guises including Maggie Thatcher, Tony Blair, Barry Norman.
    Independent (1999)
  • I put him on the sofa and let him count railway engines, Venetian glass, beetles, famous inventors and impressionist paintings.
    Scotson, Linda, Doran - Child of Courage (1985)

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