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implacably

im·plac·a·ble
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-plak-uh-buh l, -pley-kuh-]
    • /ɪmˈplæk ə bəl, -ˈpleɪ kə-/
    • /ɪmˈplæk.ə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-plak-uh-buh l, -pley-kuh-]
    • /ɪmˈplæk ə bəl, -ˈpleɪ kə-/

Definitions of implacably word

  • adjective implacably not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable: an implacable enemy. 1
  • noun implacably In an implacable manner. 1

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Origin of implacably

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word implācābilis. See im-2, placable

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Parts of speech for Implacably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

implacably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

implacably usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for implacably

adverb implacably

  • pitilessly — feeling or showing no pity; merciless: pitiless criticism of his last novel.
  • mercilessly — without mercy; having or showing no mercy; pitiless; cruel: a merciless critic.
  • relentlessly — that does not relent; unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh; unrelenting: a relentless enemy.
  • ruthlessly — without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
  • cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.

Antonyms for implacably

adverb implacably

  • kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.

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