Definition

In a way that shows no emotion or feeling; unable to be affected by emotions or feelings.

Example

She stared impassibly at the news, showing no sign of distress.

Conversation

Did you see how he handled the situation at the meeting?

Yeah, he just stood there impassibly while everyone else was arguing.

I can't believe he was so calm about it all.

It’s like he didn’t even care about the outcome!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impassibly → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "passibilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be passed or suffered) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "impassibly" means in a manner that cannot be passed or suffered, often referring to a state of being unaffected or unyielding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being able to be 'passed' ('passibilis') — that's why impassibly means in a way that cannot be affected.

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