impervious
adjective
not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable.
imperviously
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a word derived from
impervious.
Example Sentences
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But he had been particularly active in his younger years: He had the physical and mental acuity to gleefully navigate complex obstacle course competitions and leap imperviously off top stairs at a single bound.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
An oceangoing freighter was driven far inland, crushing houses as its steel hull floated imperviously through ceilings and walls.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2018
He’s also almost imperviously good-natured, and reportedly enjoyed the Onion’s wide-of-the-mark depiction.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 14, 2016
Throughout this unfolding avian drama, Dan imperviously doled out his notes, engaging each of us in turn in a detailed analysis of a hundred different moments in the play.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2014
"We're going to Mr. Shears, two blocks down the street." said Jared imperviously.
From Under the Skylights by Henry Blake Fuller
