Definitions
- Describing something that is hard to believe or seems impossible. - Referring to something that is amazing or impressive. - Talking about something that is beyond ordinary or usual.
- Describing something that is exceptional or unusual. - Referring to something that is remarkable or noteworthy. - Talking about something that is beyond what is expected or typical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is beyond ordinary or usual.
- 2Both words can be used to express amazement or admiration.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, events, or things.
- 4Both words have a positive connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Incredible emphasizes the level of disbelief or amazement, while extraordinary emphasizes the level of exceptionality or uniqueness.
- 2Usage: Incredible is more commonly used in everyday language, while extraordinary is more formal and less common.
- 3Connotation: Incredible can sometimes have a negative connotation when used to describe something that is unbelievable in a negative way, while extraordinary is almost always positive.
- 4Scope: Incredible can be used to describe something that is both positive and negative, while extraordinary is mainly used to describe something positive.
Remember this!
Incredible and extraordinary are synonyms that describe something that is beyond ordinary or usual. However, incredible emphasizes the level of disbelief or amazement, while extraordinary emphasizes the level of exceptionality or uniqueness. Incredible is more commonly used in everyday language, while extraordinary is more formal and less common. Additionally, incredible can sometimes have a negative connotation, while extraordinary is almost always positive.
