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!