Influencible: meaning, definitions and examples

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influencible

 

[ ɪnˈfluːənsɪb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

someone easily influenced

Capable of being influenced; easily affected or swayed by others.

Synonyms

impressionable, malleable, pliable, susceptible.

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Word Description / Examples
influencible

A less common and more formal term that implies being capable of being influenced, similar to 'impressionable.'

  • His influencible nature made him an easy target for persuasive advertising
  • Politicians often target influencible voters with their campaigns
susceptible

Used to describe someone who is easily affected or influenced by something, often in a negative context, like being prone to illness or manipulation.

  • Children are more susceptible to colds and flu
  • He is very susceptible to flattery and often falls for empty praises
impressionable

Often used to describe someone, usually a young person, who is easily influenced by others because they are still developing their own opinions and beliefs.

  • Teenagers are often quite impressionable and can be influenced by their peers and media
malleable

Typically used to describe someone who can be easily shaped or formed, often implying a certain flexibility or adaptability. Can also refer to materials that can be easily shaped.

  • The new employee was very malleable, quickly adapting to the company's culture and workflow
pliable

Describes something or someone that is easily bent or flexible, both literally and metaphorically. Often has a connotation of being easily influenced or manipulated.

  • The pliable nature of the material made it perfect for crafting intricate designs
  • She was pretty pliable when it came to negotiations

Examples of usage

  • She was a very influencible person, always following the latest trends.
  • His decisions were often based on the opinions of others, showing how influencible he was.
  • I noticed how influencible she was, as she changed her beliefs based on the people she surrounded herself with.

Translations

Translations of the word "influencible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 influenciável

🇮🇳 प्रभावित करने योग्य

🇩🇪 beeinflussbar

🇮🇩 dapat dipengaruhi

🇺🇦 піддатливий впливу

🇵🇱 wpływowy

🇯🇵 影響を受けやすい (eikyō o uke yasui)

🇫🇷 influençable

🇪🇸 influenciable

🇹🇷 etkilenebilir

🇰🇷 영향받기 쉬운 (yeonghyang batgi swiun)

🇸🇦 قابل للتأثير (qābil lilta'thīr)

🇨🇿 ovlivnitelný

🇸🇰 ovplyvniteľný

🇨🇳 易受影响的 (yì shòu yǐngxiǎng de)

🇸🇮 vpliven

🇮🇸 áhrifagjarn

🇰🇿 әсер етуге бейім (äser etuge beıim)

🇬🇪 გავლენის ქვეშ მოქცეული (gavlenis kvesh moqceuli)

🇦🇿 təsir altına düşən

🇲🇽 influenciable (це слово в мексиканській іспанській мові має таке ж значення, як і в загальній іспанській)

Etymology

The adjective 'influencible' originates from the verb 'influence', which comes from the Old French 'influencer' and the Latin 'influere', meaning 'to flow into'. The suffix '-ible' is added to create an adjective meaning 'capable of being influenced'. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.

See also: influencable, influenceably, influenced, influencer, influencing, influential, uninfluenced.