impartially
adverb
Simple meaning
Without showing favor to any one person or group.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪmˈpɑɹʃəli
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Definition
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adverb
In an impartial manner; fairly.
“He smiled at them both impartially.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In an impartial manner; fairly.
Used this way, impartially is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“He smiled at them both impartially.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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Showing lack of favoritism.
Word family
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An inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally.
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