— impressionistic , adj. — impressionistically , adv.
/im presh"euh nist/ , n.
1. a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, esp. in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
2. an entertainer who does impressions.
adj.
3. ( usually cap. ) Fine Arts. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Impressionism: Impressionist paintings; Impressionist artists.
[ 1875-80; impressionniste. See IMPRESSION, -IST ]