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impressionistic

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im·pres·sion·is·tic  (m-prsh-nstk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or practicing impressionism.
2. Of, relating to, or predicated on impression as opposed to reason or fact: impressionistic memories of early childhood.
3. Impressionable.
im·pression·isti·cal·ly adv.
impressionistic
Adjective
1. Impressionistic of or about Impressionism
2. based on subjective observations or impressions rather than systematic study or facts: Mitchell was making impressionistic documentaries
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Adj.1.impressionistic - of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning; "a surprisingly impressionistic review bearing marks of hasty composition"; "she had impressionistic memories of her childhood"
2.impressionistic - relating to or characteristic of Impressionism; "impressionist music"
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Therefore the sailor will never say, "cast anchor," and the ship-master aft will hail his chief mate on the forecastle in impressionistic phrase: "How does the cable grow?
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
Through this the picture gave one the suggestion of a colossal impressionistic canvas in greens and browns and scarlets and yellows surrounding the deep blue of the inland sea--just blobs of color taking form through the tumbling mist.
The People That Time Forgot by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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