impressionist

CEFRB2

/ˌɪˈmprɛʃənəst/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An artist who uses the impressionist style.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A performer who does impressions; a mimic.

Examples

  • That painting is a masterpiece of impressionist art.

  • The lecture on the Impressionist painters was interesting.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. One who adheres to the theory or method of impressionism.

More examples

In context

  • When impressionists (and especially lazy impressionists) delivered their comedic interpretation of [Bill] Clinton, the phrase they always used was “I feel your pain,” expressed with a sympathetic Southern drawl.

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The famous blank often painted the same scene at different times of day to study light.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French impressionniste.