impressionist
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst/
B2
English
imitátor, utánzóművész, impresszionista
NOUN
B2
1
imitátor
B2
utánzóművész
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an impressionist
The impressionist on the radio can switch between accents in seconds.
A rádióban szereplő imitátor másodpercek alatt tud váltani az akcentusok között.
She built her career as an impressionist by copying famous politicians.
Imitátorként építette fel a karrierjét azzal, hogy híres politikusokat utánozott.
The show hired an impressionist to recreate the singer’s speaking voice.
Learner examples
He is an impressionist on TV.
Ő egy tévés imitátor.
She does great impressions, so she works as an impressionist.
Nagyszerűen utánoz másokat, ezért imitátorként dolgozik.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with an Impressionist (a painter) or with the art movement Impressionism.
Meaning
comedian who imitates voices
Collocations
a comedy impressionist
|a TV impressionist
|a brilliant impressionist
|a talented impressionist
|a celebrity impressionist
|a political impressionist
|a voice impressionist
|an impressionist act
|an impressionist routine
|an impressionist on stage
Synonyms
impersonator (Often suggests acting as the person, not just copying their voice.)
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mimic (More general; can include copying gestures or behavior and may sound less professional.)
Themes
arts
|music_and_stage
|media
Definition
A performer who copies someone’s voice or way of speaking.
An entertainer, especially a comedian, who imitates the voice, accent, or manner of a particular person.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an impressionist
Monet is often described as the best-known Impressionist.
Monet-t gyakran a legismertebb impresszionistának tartják.
The museum has an impressive collection of Impressionist paintings and drawings.
A múzeumnak lenyűgöző gyűjteménye van impresszionista festményekből és rajzokból.
She wrote her thesis on how the Impressionists used light outdoors.
Learner examples
Monet was an Impressionist.
Monet impresszionista festő volt.
We saw Impressionist art at the museum.
A múzeumban impresszionista művészetet láttunk.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse Impressionist (person/style) with impression (an opinion or effect) or with impressionistic (similar in style but often looser and not strictly about the historical movement).
Meaning
artist in the Impressionist style
Collocations
a French Impressionist
|an Impressionist painter
|an Impressionist artist
|the Impressionists
|a major Impressionist
|an early Impressionist
|a late Impressionist
|Impressionist works
|Impressionist masters
|an Impressionist exhibition
Synonyms
Impressionism painter (More explicit; used when clarifying the art movement.)
Antonyms
realist (In art, emphasizes accurate, detailed representation rather than a fleeting visual impression.)
Themes
arts
|history
|painting
Definition
An artist who paints in the Impressionist style.
A painter or other artist whose work is in the style of Impressionism, or who is associated with the Impressionist movement.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
Impressionist [art/style/painting/exhibition]
The painter’s Impressionist style focuses on light and movement.
A festő impresszionista stílusa a fényre és a mozgásra összpontosít.
They visited an Impressionist exhibition featuring works from the 1870s.
Megnéztek egy impresszionista kiállítást, amely az 1870-es évekből származó műveket mutatott be.
Her latest series uses Impressionist techniques to capture city scenes.
Learner examples
I like Impressionist art.
Szeretem az impresszionista művészetet.
We saw an Impressionist exhibition.
Láttunk egy impresszionista kiállítást.
Common mistake:
Impressionist is usually capitalized when it refers to the art movement (Impressionist art).
Meaning
relating to Impressionism
Collocations
Impressionist art
|Impressionist style
|Impressionist painting
|Impressionist technique
|Impressionist brushstrokes
|Impressionist colors
|Impressionist landscape
|Impressionist exhibition
|Impressionist period
|Impressionist works
Synonyms
Impressionistic (Often means 'suggestive rather than detailed' and may be used more loosely outside art history.)
Antonyms
realistic (Describes art that aims for accurate detail rather than a quick visual impression.)
Themes
arts
|painting
Definition
In the style of Impressionism.
Connected with or typical of Impressionism, especially its painting style and techniques.
Grammar
Dictionary form
impressionist
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst/
Syllables & stress
im - pres - sion - ist (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: impressionist
- Comparative: impressionister
- Superlative: impressionistest
Noun
- Base: impressionist
- Plural: impressionists
Word family
Forms
impressionists
noun
impressionister
adjective
impressionistest
adjective
Core family
Related words
impressively
adverb
impressionable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
impressionistic
adjective C1
Expressions
impressionist movement
1/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
late-1800s art movement
A famous French art movement from the late 1800s.
Examples
- The Impressionist movement changed how artists painted outdoor scenes.
- Her lecture explained why the Impressionist movement was controversial at first.
Learner examples
- The Impressionist movement started in France.
the impressionists
1/ðə ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪsts/
fixed phrase
artists of Impressionism
The famous artists who painted in the Impressionist style.
Examples
- The book compares the Impressionists with earlier French painters.
- Many of the Impressionists preferred to paint outdoors to capture natural light.
Learner examples
- The Impressionists painted light and color.