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单词 impressionistic
释义

impressionistic

adjective

im·​pres·​sion·​is·​tic (ˌ)im-ˌpre-shə-ˈni-stik How to pronounce impressionistic (audio)
1
or impressionist
im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce impressionistic (audio)
often capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting impressionism
2
: based on or involving impression as distinct from expertise or fact
intuitions and impressionistic anecdotal accounts Sidney Hook
impressionistically
(ˌ)im-ˌpre-shə-ˈni-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce impressionistic (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

He wrote an impressionistic account of the battle scene.
Recent Examples on the Web Adapted from Joyce Carol Oates' fictionalized biographical novel, Blonde reportedly shifts Monroe's story away from biopic territory in favor of a more impressionistic portrait of the Hollywood icon's life and legacy. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Those two minutes of impressionistic storytelling are also a brief respite and an alluring rebuke to a kind of sordid misogyny and inflammatory ignorance that has become a rallying cry for some conservatives and extremists. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 Even the arrangement of the Ukrainian anthem at the end was impressionistic and elegant, the opposite of stentorian. New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The shorts are a result of a collaborative workshop where GMM Fellows were paired with local Film Independent Fellows to create a short impressionistic film, shot on iPhones, encompassing their personal views of Los Angeles. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 The three shorts unveiled on Tuesday had Spring LA Residency participants paired with local Film Independent fellows to create a short impressionistic film that showcases personal views of Los Angeles and uses an iPhone. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 All summon a sense of final-prom-before-the-bomb yearning through celebratory arrangements, impressionistic lyrics, and deep reserves of creativity and empathy. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2022 That picture is the loosest of these canvases, which are realistic and impressionistic in equal measure. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Sculley’s article is more impressionistic, weaving in extra details. Chris Heath, The Atlantic, 17 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

impressionistic

adjective

as in expressionistic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • expressionistic
  • impressionist
  • expressionist
  • nonobjective
  • nonrepresentational
  • nonrealistic
  • abstract
  • nonfigurative
  • symbolist
  • symbolistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • naturalistic
  • realistic
  • representational
  • objective
  • figurative
  • natural
  • naturalist
  • lifelike
  • nonabstract
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