Incredible
/ɪnˈkrɛd.ə.bəl/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Difficult to believe; extraordinary.
The magician's performance was so incredible that the audience couldn't believe their eyes.
Outstanding or amazing.
She made an incredible recovery after her surgery, surprising everyone.
Unbelievable or implausible.
The story he told was so incredible that I had trouble accepting it as true.
Etymology
From Latin 'incredibilis', meaning 'not to be believed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incredible journey
A very exciting or remarkable trip.
incredible amount
A quantity that is surprising or hard to believe.
incredible honor
A recognition that feels exceptional.
Related Words
credibility
The quality of being trusted and believed in.
incredulity
The state of being unwilling to believe or doubtful.
Slang Meanings
Mind-blowing
That concert was mind-blowing!
Out of this world
The food at that restaurant is out of this world!