susceptible

Universal Words adjective 1 [notusuallybeforenoun] ~ (to sb/sth) very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by sb/sth: He's highly susceptible to flattery. * Some of these plants are more susceptible to frost damage than others. * Salt intake may lead to raised blood pressure in susceptible adults. * There are few known diseases which are not susceptible to medical treatment. 2 easily influenced by feelings and emotions SYNIMPRESSIONABLE: She was both charming and susceptible. 3 ~ (of sth) (formal) allowing sth; capable of sth: Is this situation not susceptible of improvement by legislation? * The facts are susceptible of various interpretations.