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Grammar : Adv
Spell : im-per-tur-buh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪm pərˈtɜr bə bəl



Definition of imperturbably

Origin :
  • c.1500, from Middle French imperturbable and directly from Late Latin imperturbabilis "that cannot be disturbed" (Augustine), from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + *perturbabilis, from Latin perturbare "to confuse, disturb" (see perturb). Related: Imperturbably; imperturbability.
  • As in mildly : adv gently
  • As in patiently : adv suffering without complaint
Example sentences :
  • Christian was steadily cheerful that morning, imperturbably practical.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • "Be patient; the time will come," Jean imperturbably replied.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Peter tried to find the speakers with his gaze for a moment and then went on imperturbably.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • "I did the best for you and the Company," said Makola, imperturbably.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Unrest » by Joseph Conrad
  • "This is true in every particular," said Croustillac imperturbably.
  • Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue
  • "That's another thing the boys taught us," replied Polly imperturbably.
  • Extract from : « Peggy Stewart at School » by Gabrielle E. Jackson
  • "Showed they knew their business," returned Zeke imperturbably.
  • Extract from : « Jewel » by Clara Louise Burnham
  • "That wouldn't have settled the matter," continued Bradley, imperturbably.
  • Extract from : « A Phyllis of the Sierras » by Bret Harte
  • She was so absolutely, imperturbably grave that no one dared to laugh.
  • Extract from : « About Peggy Saville » by Mrs. G. de Horne Vaizey
  • "—and then invite them to a party," Blue Bonnet went on imperturbably.
  • Extract from : « Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party » by C. E. Jacobs

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