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im·pres·sion·is·tic

 (ĭm-prĕsh′ə-nĭs′tĭk)
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·pres′sion·is′ti·cal·ly adv.
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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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impressionistic

adjective
Tending to bring a memory, mood, or image, for example, subtly or indirectly to mind:
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Translations

impressionistic

[ɪmˌpreʃəˈnɪstɪk] ADJimpresionista
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

impressionistic

[ɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk] adjimpressionniste
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impressionistic

adjimpressionistisch; (fig) story, account alsoin groben Zügen (geschildert)
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impressionistic

[ɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk] adj (account, story) → approssimativo/a (Art) → impressionista, impressionistico/a
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References in classic literature ?
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?" Because "grow" is the right word for the long drift of a cable emerging aslant under the strain, taut as a bow-string above the water.
Are the descriptions concrete and accurate, or on the other hand purposely general (impressionistic) or carelessly superficial?
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.
He also has a new book, "The Recurring Dream," with a foreword by director William Friedkin, who used the photographer's impressionistic images as backdrops for his operas "Bluebeard's Castle" and "The Makropulos Case." Friedkin says that Schenck's work is reminiscent of Max Ernst and Rene Magritte, but totally original--"a magical journey filled with what seems like childhood's buried memories surrounded by nature's living ghosts."
The Jewish singer-songwriter released her second studio album, Next Thing, in April to wide critical acclaim, with Pitchfork touting "her ability to transform minute-long songs into experiences that resemble hours of intimate impressionistic conversation."
Impressionistic writing invites the imagination into this sci-fi mystery with idiosyncratic characters.
One of his paintings, an impressionistic diptych of water, shows a Chinese harbour with thick brush strokes, globs of paint, and light and shadow reminiscent of Van Gogh's 'The Stevedores in Arles'.
Kcchlin's Four Short Pieces, composed between 1896 and 1906, are written in an Impressionistic style, requiring subtle attention to balance between the three instruments and calling for the colors of stopped and echo horn.
Using his literary gift on the basis of Prof Shute's evidence, PASC member Paul Flynn MP (Labour, Newport West) characterised "all the information we have" as "at best impressionistic," and Gwent's new Chief Constable, Jeff Farrar, overcoming his fears in the hot seat, spoke of the problem in terms of bicycle theft statistics.
For information about the impressionistic photographic work of John Galbo and to explore his images visit www.impressionistic.com.
The exhibition, which runs until March 2, is headlined by Mike Jones who paints vibrant, impressionistic landscapes.