in´cor|rupt´i|bly

in´cor|rupt´i|bly
in|cor|rupt|i|ble «IHN kuh RUHP tuh buhl», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. not to be corrupted; honest: »

The incorruptible man could not be bribed.

SYNONYM(S): scrupulous, upright.
2. not subject to decay; lasting forever: »

Diamonds are incorruptible.

–n.
an incorruptible person or thing: »

Our incorruptibles are our hold on sanity (Atlantic).

in´cor|rupt´i|ble|ness, noun.
in´cor|rupt´i|bly, adverb.

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