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IMAGINABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being imagined
Example:
that is one possible answer
Synonyms:
conceivable; imaginable
Classified under:
Similar:
thinkable (capable of being conceived or imagined or considered)
Context examples:
The first project was, to shorten discourse, by cutting polysyllables into one, and leaving out verbs and participles, because, in reality, all things imaginable are but norms.
(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)
But Elizabeth had now recollected herself, and making a strong effort for it, was able to assure with tolerable firmness that the prospect of their relationship was highly grateful to her, and that she wished her all imaginable happiness.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
They settled in town, received very liberal assistance from Mrs. Ferrars, were on the best terms imaginable with the Dashwoods; and setting aside the jealousies and ill-will continually subsisting between Fanny and Lucy, in which their husbands of course took a part, as well as the frequent domestic disagreements between Robert and Lucy themselves, nothing could exceed the harmony in which they all lived together.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
Mrs. Thorpe and her son, who were acquainted with everything, and who seemed only to want Mr. Morland's consent, to consider Isabella's engagement as the most fortunate circumstance imaginable for their family, were allowed to join their counsels, and add their quota of significant looks and mysterious expressions to fill up the measure of curiosity to be raised in the unprivileged younger sisters.
(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)
