incredible

[ in-kred-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. so extraordinary as to seem impossible:

   incredible speed.

2. not credible; hard to believe; unbelievable:

   The plot of the book is incredible.

   Synonyms: preposterous, astonishing, far-fetched

incredible

/ ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl /

adjective

1. beyond belief or understanding; unbelievable
2. informal.
   marvellous; amazing

Derived Forms

• inˈcredibly, adverb
• inˌcrediˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·cred·i·bil·i·ty [in-kred-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], in·cred·i·ble·ness noun
• in·cred·i·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of incredible¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word incrēdibilis. See in- ³, credible

Example Sentences

Some of the interference by political appointees in Number 10 caused “incredible difficulties” when it came to rolling out Covid testing, he added.

From BBC

Trump “has centered parental rights back in his platform, which is incredible. He has prioritized knowledge and skill, not identity politics,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

A lot of that, I’m sure, was to do with the fact that I had just an incredible person taking care of me who was my mother.

From Los Angeles Times

Player of the year: He tops an incredible season with six touchdowns in title game against Santa Margarita.

From Los Angeles Times

Britain's Andy Murray said: "The passion and intensity you played with was something I think all tennis players aspire to, and what all tennis fans will remember you for. It has been incredible watching you."

From BBC

Related Words

• amazing
• astonishing
• astounding
• awe-inspiring
• awesome
• extraordinary
• fabulous
• glorious
• great
• prodigious
• superhuman
• unreal
• wonderful