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

"Getting back to skiing without pain has been an incredible journey," said Vonn who may look to target a place on the US team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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"I am looking forward to being back with the team and to continue to share my knowledge of the sport with these incredible women."

From BBC

But current contenders for the top slots include Sam Fender, who put on an incredible Pyramid Stage performance two years ago; and Olivia Rodrigo, who's already headlining the BST Festival in London on Glastonbury weekend.

From BBC

"He was Pep's analyst for four or five years, day to day, so the insight of one of the real incredible minds," says Bellamy.

From BBC

He added: "These celebrated objects add a special dimension to our own collection and together offer scholars, researchers and visitors around the world the incredible opportunity to study and enjoy the very best examples of Chinese craftsmanship anywhere in existence."

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Related Words

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