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Incredible: meaning, definitions and examples

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incredible

 

[ ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

amazing

Impossible to believe; astonishing.

Synonyms

amazing, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, unbelievable

Examples of usage

  • That was an incredible performance by the singer.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was incredible.
  • The special effects in the movie were truly incredible.
  • She told an incredible story about her travels around the world.
  • The team's comeback was nothing short of incredible.
Context #2 | Adjective

unbelievable

Difficult to believe; extraordinary.

Synonyms

amazing, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, unbelievable

Examples of usage

  • The athlete's speed was incredible, breaking all records.
  • The chef's skill in the kitchen was truly incredible.
  • The rescue mission was an incredible display of bravery.
  • The technology behind the invention was absolutely incredible.
  • The support from the community was incredible during the crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "incredible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incrível

🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय

🇩🇪 unglaublich

🇮🇩 luar biasa

🇺🇦 неймовірний

🇵🇱 niesamowity

🇯🇵 信じられない

🇫🇷 incroyable

🇪🇸 increíble

🇹🇷 inanılmaz

🇰🇷 믿을 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يصدق

🇨🇿 neuvěřitelný

🇸🇰 neuveriteľný

🇨🇳 难以置信

🇸🇮 neverjeten

🇮🇸 ótrúlegt

🇰🇿 керемет

🇬🇪 გაუსაძლისი

🇦🇿 inanılmaz

🇲🇽 increíble

Etymology

The word 'incredible' originated from the Latin word 'incrēdibilis', meaning 'unbelievable'. It entered the English language in the early 15th century, retaining its original meaning of 'impossible to believe'. Over time, 'incredible' has become a popular word to describe something amazing or astonishing. Its usage has evolved to convey admiration and awe towards extraordinary events or qualities.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,951 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.