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

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Referring to it as a universal leave-in, the clean formula features a blend of roucou oil, vitamin B5, glycerin, and sunflower seed oil to impart impossibly soft-to-the-touch lengths. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Closest to the stage stood a crowd that, at first glance, looked impossibly young — late teens, early twenties. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 At the same time, near-zero interest rates drove a wave of refinancing that gave existing homeowners mortgage payments that now seem impossibly low. Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026 The plush red velvet auditorium feels impossibly ornate, crowned by the glittering chandelier. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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