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impressionisms

impressionisms is the plural of impressionism.

Meaning of impressionism

Noun

impressionism (countable and uncountable, plural impressionisms)

  1. An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.
  2. A style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer.
  3. A style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions.

Questions about impressionisms

What is impressionisms the plural of?
Impressionisms is the plural of impressionism.

Words near impressionisms in the dictionary

  1. impressioned
  2. impressioner
  3. impressioners
  4. impressioning
  5. impressionism
  6. impressionisms
  7. impressionist
  8. impressionistic
  9. impressionistically
  10. impressionists
  11. impressionless

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