impressionable
UK: ɪmˈpreʃənəbl | US: ɪmˈpreʃənəbl
adj. easily influenced or shaped by external forces
adj. capable of receiving and retaining impressions
The word "impressionable" originates from the Latin impressio (a pressing into or stamping), derived from imprimere (to press into). The morpheme impress retains the idea of leaving a mark, while -ion turns the verb into a noun ("impression"). The suffix -able (from Latin -abilis) adds the meaning "capable of being," resulting in the modern sense of being susceptible to influence, as if easily "marked" by experiences.
Teenagers are often highly impressionable and may adopt behaviors from their peers.
The artist's impressionable mind absorbed every detail of the vibrant city.
Parents should be mindful of the content their impressionable children consume.
His impressionable nature made him quick to adopt new ideologies.
The film’s message resonated deeply with the impressionable audience.