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Antonyms for impenetrable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : im-pen-i-truh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛn ɪ trə bəl



Definition of impenetrable

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French impenetrable, from Latin impenetrabilis "that cannot be penetrated," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + penetrabilis "penetrable" (see penetrate). Related: Impenetrably; impenetrability.
  • adj dense
  • adj incomprehensible
Example sentences :
  • “An impenetrable mystery” was sure “to hang for ever” as far as all mankind was concerned.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Kirkwood smiled grimly, with a face of brass, impenetrable, inflexible.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Go not to the Alhambra: the fort is impenetrable—the guard faithful.
  • Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • He had been prepared for abuse, but not for impenetrable silence.
  • Extract from : « One Day's Courtship » by Robert Barr
  • Since then Tawabinisy had hidden himself behind his impenetrable grin.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • Night had now closed in the most dense and impenetrable darkness.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • Every thing had the face of uncultivated luxuriance, and impenetrable solitude.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • I turned to find the dark and impenetrable eyes of von Francius fixed on me.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • In one moment an impenetrable barrier had been erected between them.
  • Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
  • But in the morning he was compelled to stop before the impenetrable ice.
  • Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne

Synonyms for impenetrable

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