IMPOSSIBLY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

impossibly

adverb

Definition of impossibly

as in incredibly

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Recent Examples of impossibly Perched above the impossibly blue waters of Meads Bay, the iconic five-star Anguillan resort doesn’t scream exclusivity. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Marr is the quarterback to whom an impossibly hot torch has been passed. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming. — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 At the fireplace’s dark mouth sat a small black iron, heavy as a bowling ball, impossibly heavy. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impossibly

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Seattle’s pipeline is incredibly healthy, anchored by a top defense prospect in Chase Reid and a highly skilled pivot in Jake O’Brien.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The combination bristles feel amazing on my scalp (like the best head scratch ever) while also smoothing my incredibly frizzy hair.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of incredibly

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Here, Jason Sudeikis’s improbably nice soccer coach is in charge of a women’s team; most of the cast is returning.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
However improbably, our timelines just barely overlapping, Blake had come to the pier to kick off his trip, heading east on Route 66.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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