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impregnably

impregnably

1 9.9
In a way that no one can defeat or capture
  • adverb
  • /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbli/
: 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

impenetrably
vsimpregnably
1 8.9

Impossible to go through or understand

means being untouchable against capture or defeat rather than only closed off
unassailably
vsimpregnably
1 9.0

Clearly true and cannot be doubted

highlights resisting capture or defeat rather than only being unquestionable
invincibly
vsimpregnably
1 8.1

In a way that cannot be beaten

stresses being untouchable by attack or capture rather than just unbeaten
indestructibly
vsimpregnably
1 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
insuperably
vsimpregnably
  • Formal
1 9.9

In a way that cannot be overcome

emphasizes not being attackable or captured rather than only difficulty
unconquerably
vsimpregnably
1 8.9

In a way that cannot be defeated

focuses on being untouchable rather than merely hard to subdue
impassably
vsimpregnably
1 8.1

So blocked or dangerous that nothing can pass through

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

Antonyms

1 7.1

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

How Secure

impregnably
1 9.9
firmly
102 1.0
securely
29 2.9
insecurely
1 4.8

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.