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impossibly

/ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bli/
im · pos · si · bly
Adjective:impossible
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• adverb

1

To an extreme, extraordinary, or seemingly unbelievable degree; used as an intensifier before an adjective or adverb.

Example

"The mountain trail became impossibly steep as the hikers approached the summit."

2

In a manner that cannot happen, exist, or be accomplished; contrary to what is possible or reasonable.

Example

"The schedule was impossibly structured, leaving no time for the engineers to test the software."

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• Rhymes for impossibly

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imposition
impossibility
impossible
impossibly
impostor
impotence
impotent

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'impossible' (from Old French and Latin 'impossibilis', meaning 'not able to be done') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impossibly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impossibly
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