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- [in-kred-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈkrɛd ə bəl/
- /ɪnˈkred.ɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kred-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈkrɛd ə bəl/
Definitions of incredible word
- adjective incredible so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed. 1
- adjective incredible not credible; hard to believe; unbelievable: The plot of the book is incredible. 1
- noun incredible Impossible to believe. 1
- adjective incredible great, amazing 1
- adjective incredible unbelievable 1
- adjective incredible If you describe something or someone as incredible, you like them very much or are impressed by them, because they are extremely or unusually good. 0
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Origin of incredible
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word incrēdibilis. See in-3, credible
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Parts of speech for Incredible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incredible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incredible
adj incredible
- unbelievable — too dubious or improbable to be believed: an unbelievable excuse.
- unimaginable — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- preposterous — completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.
- improbable — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
adjective incredible
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
- superb — admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
- tremendous — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
- phenomenal — highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
- marvellous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
Antonyms for incredible
adj incredible
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- plausible — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
- imaginable — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
adjective incredible
- mediocre — of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but it's fun to drive. Synonyms: undistinguished, commonplace, pedestrian, everyday; run-of-the-mill. Antonyms: extraordinary, superior, uncommon, incomparable.
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