impressionistic
- a word derived from impressionist.
Example Sentences
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The adventurous English musician issues a meditative album of impressionistic beauty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Ms. Hopper’s impressionistic method feeds on her imagination, and through the richness of her responses she brings forth interpretations that are trustworthy precisely because they are so personal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
Led by the subject matter, he started singing more, his dewy-eyed timbre adding emotional depth to the fragmented, impressionistic soundscapes.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
But gentle, impressionistic scores also cut through the blaring fog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
The result is that the C11 — an extension — has a more diffuse, jazzy, or impressionistic sound.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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