impressionism

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impressionism

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/

noun impressionisms

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

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noun movement in art

Español	impresionismo
日本語	印象派 inshōha
中文	印象派 yìnxiàngpài
Português	impressionismo
Français	impressionnisme
Deutsch	Impressionismus
Italiano	impressionismo
Română	impresionism
Русский	импрессиони́зм impressionízm

noun music: style

Deutsch	Impressionismus

noun poetry: style

Deutsch	Impressionismus
Română	impresionism

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@misc{impressionism_2026,
  title = {impressionism},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/impressionism},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}