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

Other Word Forms

• incredibility noun
• incredibleness noun
• incredibly 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

When Tremlett got Michael Beer out to win the match, it was a moment of pure elation, just incredible.

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Head, who usually comes in at five but opens in white-ball cricket, seized the opportunity with all guns blazing, slamming an incredible 123 from just 83 balls to drive Australia to victory.

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It’s challenging to paint the two different materials and make them appear as one, cohesive body, Gower said, but the artists he worked with are “incredible craftspeople,” some of whom are classically trained painters.

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"I've learnt so much from the people around me - fellow riders and staff - and I now want to continue building on our incredible past success into the future."

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"The incredible efforts of volunteers and frontline workers make a real difference every day, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to strengthening our community," she added.

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Related Words

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