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Incredible

Adjective / ˌɪˈnkredʌbʌl / Another word for incredible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

impossible or very difficult to believe; extraordinary

Synonyms & similar words

credible unbelievable amazing astonishing remarkable unbelievable fantastic marvelous phenomenal prodigious superb terrific wonderful impressive extraordinary unthinkable unimaginable inconceivable jaw-dropping mind-blowing outstanding breathtaking

Synonyms by register

Formal

unbelievable implausible inconceivable extraordinary

Informal

amazing awesome unreal mind-blowing wild

Literary

wondrous marvelous stupendous

Antonyms

believable credible plausible ordinary common mundane usual

Common collocations

  • incredible journey
  • incredible story
  • incredible feat
  • incredible achievement
  • incredible performance
  • incredible speed
  • incredible amount

Word family

noun incredulity
adjective incredible
adverb incredibly

Usage note

Often used hyperbolically in informal contexts to mean 'very good' or 'very bad'. Can sometimes imply disbelief or skepticism.

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Example sentences

  1. The view from the mountain top was incredible.
  2. The athlete's performance was incredible!
  3. The magician's trick was incredible.
  4. The cake was incredible, it tasted amazing!
  5. The amount of money he donated to charity was incredible.

Quotes

  • The impossible is often the untried. - Jim Goodwin
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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