impossibly

adverb

im·​pos·​si·​bly (ˌ)im-ˈpä-sə-blē How to pronounce impossibly (audio)
Synonyms of impossiblynext
1
: not possibly
2
: to an improbable degree : unbelievably
an impossibly green lawn

Examples of impossibly in a Sentence

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Most notably, her complexion was impossibly smooth and poreless, all thanks to the Allies of Skin Advanced Firming Daily Treatment. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The weather is unpredictable, the locals are impossibly cool, and each country has its own unique aesthetic. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 2 July 2026 They are known to set impossibly high standards and expect employees to rise to the challenge. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The impossibly long, impossibly agile forward who could switch onto point guards one possession and battle centers the next. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impossibly

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of impossibly was circa 1580

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“Impossibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impossibly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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