Impenetrably/ɪmˈpenɪtrəbli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Visual Context Use 'impenetrably' to describe places or things that are visually hard to get through. The fog was impenetrably thick, obscuring the path ahead. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Barrier 'Impenetrably' often refers to a physical barrier that cannot be easily passed. The castle’s walls were impenetrably fortified. Pro Tip 3/3Sensory Intensity It suggests something so intense it overwhelms the senses, making penetration seem impossible. The silence in the room was impenetrably deep.