Meaning & use
impressionistic
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Based on subjective impressions rather than precise facts or detailed analysis.
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His account of the meeting was impressionistic, more mood than substance.
The painting takes an impressionistic approach, using loose brushstrokes to suggest light rather than detail.
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The word draws on the Impressionist art movement, where painters captured fleeting impressions of light rather than exact detail.
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