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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For drinkers used to chasing impossibly scarce bottles, this bourbon lineup offers a certain clarity. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 These feel impossibly chic for a one-strap sandal. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 The Stanford-within-Stanford Baker exposes matters to you even if this exclusive core feels impossibly distant. Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 Yet the bar had been set impossibly high. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 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 26 May. 2026.

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