# impossibly

/ˌɪmˈpɑsəbɫi/ (US) · /ɪmpˈɒsəbli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/impossibly
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

in a way that is very difficult or impossible to do. You use this when something seems so hard that you think it cannot be done at all.

For teachers: in a manner that is extremely difficult or impossible to achieve. Often used to emphasize the degree of difficulty or the impossibility of a situation.

## Examples

- The task is impossibly difficult for a beginner.
- The mountain peak was impossibly high, making the climb seem like a dream rather than a reality.
- The architect's vision was impossibly ambitious for the budget, requiring materials and labor that the city council could not afford to provide.

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