suggestible

[ suhg-jes-tuh-buhl, suh- ]

adjective

1. subject to or easily influenced by suggestion.
2. that may be suggested.

suggestible

/ səˈdʒɛstɪbəl /

adjective

1. easily influenced by ideas provided by other persons
2. characteristic of something that can be suggested

Derived Forms

• sugˈgestibleness, noun
• sugˈgestibly, adverb

Other Words From

• sug·gesti·bili·ty sug·gesti·ble·ness noun
• sug·gesti·bly adverb
• hyper·sug·gesti·bili·ty noun
• hyper·sug·gesti·ble adjective
• hyper·sug·gesti·ble·ness noun
• hyper·sug·gesti·bly adverb
• nonsug·gesti·ble adjective
• unsug·gesti·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of suggestible¹

First recorded in 1885–90; suggest + -ible

Example Sentences

Experts say the injury has badly affected his memory and general ability to process more than basic information, leaving him suggestible and vulnerable to potential manipulation.

From BBC

That George eventually becomes a capable politician matters less to her than his ability to keep James happy, and therefore suggestible.

From Salon

Dating apps weren't around in 1981, but if they were, it would be suggestible for Gino to get on one, pronto.

From Salon

The process of hypnosis takes several minutes, after Mecci first brings 20 people onstage, runs through exercises, then picks five of the most suggestible.

From New York Times

“Some of what he said didn’t make any sense. … He was very suggestible.”

From Seattle Times