Suggestible: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used to describe someone who is easily influenced or convinced by suggestions from others, especially in terms of ideas or beliefs.

• Children are very suggestible and can easily believe what they see on TV.
• The hypnosis session showed that he was highly suggestible.

Used mainly for young people who are easily influenced because they lack experience or critical judgement. It often implies a certain naivety.

• Teenagers are impressionable and can be easily swayed by peer pressure.
• At an impressionable age, she started reading inspiring biographies.

A less commonly used term meaning capable of being influenced. It is not as widely recognized as the other terms and may be deemed informal or archaic.

• Even the most influencible people can change when given the right motivation.
• She was clearly influencible at a young age, always listening to her older siblings.

Suggests a general vulnerability or openness to certain influences, often used when talking about being prone to diseases or emotional influences.

• He is highly susceptible to colds every winter.
• Young children are particularly susceptible to advertising.

Used to describe a person who is easily influenced by suggestions or ideas. Typically used in psychological or social contexts.

• Teenagers are often highly suggestible when it comes to peer pressure.
• The patient was very suggestible under hypnosis.

Used to describe something that implies or hints at something else, often with a sexual or provocative connotation.

• The movie had several suggestive scenes that weren't suitable for children.
• Her comment was suggestive and made everyone uncomfortable.

Used to describe someone who is open and willing to accept new ideas or suggestions. Often used in a positive context.

• She is very receptive to constructive criticism.
• We need a more receptive audience for this kind of innovation.

Used to describe someone who follows rules or instructions without questioning them. Often used in workplace or authoritative contexts.

• The employee is highly compliant with the company's safety regulations.
• Children who are compliant generally have an easier time in school.