NYT Dictionary

IMMINENTLY

/ˈɪmənəntliː/
AdverbIM-mi-nent-lyim-mi-nent-ly · 4 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

In an imminent manner; liable to happen immediately or very soon.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English imminent Middle English -ly English -ly English imminently From imminent + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

afterwardsanonanytimehopefullylatermananaprobablysoon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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