Meaning & Definition of word "Impossibly"
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Impossibly
/ɪmˈpɒsɪbli/
adverb:
- 1. To an extreme or impossible degree.
- Example: The puzzle was impossibly difficult, leaving even the experts baffled.
- 2. In a manner that cannot happen or be achieved.
- Example: She smiled impossibly, as if everything in her life was perfect.
- 3. Used to emphasize how highly unlikely or unfeasible something is.
- Example: It seemed impossibly hot for October, breaking all previous records.
- 4. In a way that is beyond belief or understanding.
- Example: He managed to perform an impossibly complex dance routine flawlessly.
- 5. In a manner that contradicts general understanding.
- Example: The magician performed impossibly amazing tricks that left the audience in awe.
Etymology
From the word 'impossible' combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
impossibly hard:
So difficult that it cannot be done.
impossibly cute:
So cute that it exceeds normal limits.
impossibly large:
So large that it seems beyond reality.
Related Words
impossible:
Not able to occur, exist, or be done.
impassable:
Not able to be traveled, crossed, or overcome.
Slang Meanings of impossibly
Meaning: Crazy difficult
Example Sentence: That math problem is impossibly hard, man!
Meaning: Unbelievably amazing
Example Sentence: The concert was impossibly good!