Figurative
Figurative adjective - Expressing one thing in terms normally used for another.
Impressionistic and figurative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impressionistic" instead an adjective "Figurative".
Nearby Words: figuration, figuratively
Impressionistic
Impressionistic adjective - Of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning.
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Synonyms for Impressionistic
Figurative and impressionistic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Figurative" instead an adjective "Impressionistic".
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Both words in one sentence
- The Beatles had the most iconic, both literal and figurative, beard-growing in rock history, arguably beginning with their move towards more esoteric and impressionistic songwriting on the album Rubber Soul.
Source: Growing The Beard / Music
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