Meaning & Definition of word "Impossibly"

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!