impressionistic

impressionistic
impressionistic [im presh΄ən is′tik]
adj.
2. conveying a quick or overall impression
impressionistically
adv.

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im·pres·sion·is·tic (ĭm-prĕsh'ə-nĭsʹtĭk) 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·isʹti·cal·ly adv.

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