incredible Definition
- 1impossible or very difficult to believe
- 2extremely good or impressive
Using incredible: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incredible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The story he told was simply incredible.
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The view from the top of the mountain was incredible.
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She has an incredible talent for singing.
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The team made an incredible comeback in the second half.
incredible Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for incredible
Antonyms for incredible
Idioms Using incredible
a very large amount of something
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He spent an incredible amount of money on his new car.
an incredible sight
a very impressive or beautiful sight
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The sunset over the ocean was an incredible sight.
an incredible feat
an amazing accomplishment
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Running a marathon is an incredible feat of endurance.
Phrases with incredible
used to introduce a statement that is surprising or hard to believe
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Incredible as it may seem, he managed to escape from prison using only a spoon.
very fast speed
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The car reached incredible speeds on the highway.
an amazing or difficult journey
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Their incredible journey took them across the desert and over the mountains.
Origins of incredible
from Latin 'incredibilis', meaning 'unbelievable'
Summary: incredible in Brief
The term 'incredible' [ɪnˈkrɛdəbl] denotes something that is impossible or difficult to believe, or something that is extremely good or impressive. Examples include 'The story he told was simply incredible,' and 'She has an incredible talent for singing.' Phrases like 'incredible as it may seem' introduce surprising statements, while idioms like 'an incredible amount of something' and 'an incredible feat' denote large amounts and impressive accomplishments, respectively.
