Impressionist (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of Impressionism; "impressionist music".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The painter's use of soft brushstrokes and vivid colors gave her work a distinctly impressionist feel.
- Debussy's music is often described as impressionist due to its dreamy, evocative quality.
- The artist's impressionist style captured the fleeting moments of modern life with great sensitivity.
- Monet's impressionist paintings of water lilies are some of the most famous works of the period.
- Ravel's impressionist ballet score, "Daphnis et Chloé", is renowned for its lush orchestration and vivid colors.