Cryptic crossword clue
Awfully ironic pessimist like Monet? 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word IMPRESSIONISTIC

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The straight part
We know that "like Monet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like monet = impressionistic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IMPRESSIONISTIC mean?

IMPRESSIONISTIC adjective
  1. Pertaining to or characterized by impressionism.
  2. Based on subjective reactions or feelings; not systematically researched or arrived at.
  3. Based on impression rather than reason or fact; based on trying to impress somebody rather than trying for accuracy.
  4. Impressible.

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