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 Word Forms

• 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

He also praised the emergency services, which he said did an "incredible job".

From BBC

With decades of incredible work under her belt, though her name remained largely unrecognized, Willis co-wrote “I’ll Be There For You,” the song that opened 10 seasons of "Friends."

From Salon

Not reacting can be an incredible power move.

From Salon

He speaks of the club's "strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level".

From BBC

Day-Lewis, who holds both British and Irish citizenship, has won an incredible three best actor Academy Awards for roles in My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln.

From BBC

Related Words

• amazing
• astonishing
• astounding
• awe-inspiring
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• glorious
• great
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• superhuman
• unreal
• wonderful