incredible
Americanadjective
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so extraordinary as to seem impossible.
incredible speed.
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not credible; hard to believe; unbelievable.
The plot of the book is incredible.
- Synonyms:
- preposterous, astonishing, far-fetched
adjective
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beyond belief or understanding; unbelievable
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informal marvellous; amazing
Other Word Forms
- incredibility noun
- incredibleness noun
- incredibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of incredible
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word incrēdibilis. See in- 3, credible
Example Sentences
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Dean will cap off her incredible year - which also saw her achieve four simultaneous top 10 hits - by appearing on Jools Holland's Hootenanny.
From BBC
A five-year-old boy who received the world's most expensive drug as a baby has made "incredible progress" and can walk independently, his mother said.
From BBC
"People are being so incredible. I never thought I'd receive so much love and care. As a family we are deeply grateful," she said.
From BBC
Even if you can only afford to put a small amount toward your savings every month, “the power of small changes is incredible over time,” Playford said.
From MarketWatch
"Manchester is an incredible city, made special by its people and a place I'm proud to call home."
From BBC
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