invulnerably

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪnˈvʌlnərəblɪ/

KK: /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that cannot be harmed or damaged.

Example

The fortress stood invulnerably against the attacks for centuries.

Conversation

I feel like I can handle anything today, almost invulnerably.

That's a great mindset to have! What’s got you feeling so strong?

I just finished a big project, and it went really well!

Nice! That definitely boosts your confidence, doesn’t it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

safely

securely

unassailably

Antonyms

vulnerably

exposed

susceptibly

Root Explanation

Invulnerably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "vulnerabilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be wounded). The word "invulnerably" means in a manner that cannot be wounded or harmed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'wounded' ('vulnerabilis') — that's why invulnerably means unable to be harmed.

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