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impregnably

impregnably

9.9
In a way that no one can defeat or capture
  • adverb
  • /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbli/
translation icon : inexpugnablemente
  • They built the wall impregnably to protect the city.

Examples

  • The ancient fortress was impregnably situated atop the rocky hill, deterring all invaders.

  • She defended her position impregnably, leaving no room for doubt or counterargument.

  • The castle was impregnably built, with thick stone walls and a deep moat surrounding it.

  • The fortress stood impregnably against enemy attacks.

  • The castle was built to stand impregnably</b against any attacks from enemy forces.

  • She felt impregnably secure in her job, knowing that her performance was always outstanding.

  • The wall was designed to be impregnably strong, ensuring the fortress would never fall.

Synonyms

unassailably
vsimpregnably
1 9.0

Clearly true and cannot be doubted

highlights resisting capture or defeat rather than only being unquestionable
impenetrably
vsimpregnably
1 8.9

Impossible to go through or understand

means being untouchable against capture or defeat rather than only closed off
invincibly
vsimpregnably
1 8.1

In a way that cannot be beaten

stresses being untouchable by attack or capture rather than just unbeaten
unconquerably
vsimpregnably
8.9

In a way that cannot be defeated

focuses on being untouchable rather than merely hard to subdue
insuperably
vsimpregnably
  • Formal
9.9

In a way that cannot be overcome

emphasizes not being attackable or captured rather than only difficulty
impassably
vsimpregnably
8.1

So blocked or dangerous that nothing can pass through

describes being unable to be overcome or captured not just blocking travel
indestructibly
vsimpregnably
6.0

In a way that cannot be destroyed or broken

is about being unable to be defeated or captured rather than only hard to destroy

Antonyms

1 7.1

In a way that shows you can be hurt and need protection

How Secure

impregnably
9.9
firmly
125 1.0
securely
28 2.9

Surface Forms

impregnably positive

Morphology

impregnably = impregnable (transparent) = im + pregn + ably

The adverb 'impregnably' is transparently derived from the adjective 'impregnable' using the suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Impregnably comes from the part im- 'not' plus an old root that meant 'to take' or 'capture', so it first described a place that could not be taken by force. That's why to do something impregnably is to do it in a way that cannot be overcome or defeated.