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impressionist
[im-presh-uh-nist]
noun
a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
an entertainer who does impressions.
adjective
(usually initial capital letter)of, relating to, or characteristic of Impressionism.
Impressionist paintings; Impressionist artists.
Other Word Forms
- impressionistic adjective
- impressionistically adverb
- nonimpressionistic adjective
- semi-impressionistic adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of impressionist1
Example Sentences
It’s packed with ideas from all over the American songbook — Aaron Copland and western folk, run through with Wilson’s own cracked impressionist view of life on the rails.
Born in Worcestershire in 1958, Sir Lenny has been performing since he was 16 years old, first as an impressionist on a TV talent show and then as a stand-up comedian.
A Donald Trump impressionist has said his phone did not stop ringing after the result of the 2024 US presidential election.
A muscular, red bandanna wearing “hot, jacked” version of Trump was introduced by impressionist James Austin Johnson, who said as Trump, “They finally got the body right.”
Marvel star Stan avoids portraying Trump as a caricature villain in the film, or in the exaggerated, comedic way Trump is often presented by impressionists.
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