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incredible

adjective
in路​cred路​i路​ble | \ (藢)in-藞kre-d蓹-b蓹l How to pronounce incredible (audio) \

Definition of incredible

1 : too extraordinary and improbable to be believed making incredible claims
2 : amazing, extraordinary incredible skill an incredible appetite met an incredible woman

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Other Words from incredible

incredibility \ (藢)in-​藢kre-​d蓹-​藞bi-​l蓹-​t膿 How to pronounce incredibility (audio) \ noun
incredibleness \ (藢)in-​藞kre-​d蓹-​b蓹l-​n蓹s How to pronounce incredibleness (audio) \ noun

Examples of incredible in a Sentence

The movie tells an incredible story of survival. I find his explanation pretty incredible. Incredible as it may seem, she's had no formal training as an artist. It's incredible to me that such a lazy person could be so successful. a landscape of incredible beauty The new job is an incredible opportunity. We have put an incredible amount of work into this project.
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Benny Feilhaber curves an incredible shot from distance into the corner of the net to give Kansas City a 1-0 lead. Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, "Portland Timbers fight back to beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1: Highlights, live updates recap," 7 Sep. 2019 Nobody wanted to leave an incredible night filled with camaraderie and celebration behind them. Naomi Elizee, Vogue, "Ciara Was the Guest of Honor at Harlem鈥檚 Fashion Row Event," 6 Sep. 2019 What an incredible team! Photographed by @ryanmcginleystudios, fashion editors @gabriellak_j and @luxurylaw, editor in chief @guiducci, and creative direction @briandphillips. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Zendaya, Maggie Rogers, King Princess, HAIM & More Appear in Rodarte's Dreamy Spring 2020 Campaign," 4 Sep. 2019 The following day, guests are given an exclusive peek inside some of the city鈥檚 most incredible private homes鈥攆rom a contemporary home in the mountains to a historical Cape Dutch home with designer African interiors. Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "If You're Pining for a Post-Summer Getaway, This is Where You Should Go," 4 Sep. 2019 Sedlec Ossuary, Kutn谩 Hora, Czech Republic The incredible Sedlec Ossuary is a small chapel located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints, known worldwide for its macabre decor. Caitlin Morton, Cond茅 Nast Traveler, "Creepy Catacombs, Islands of Dolls, and 18 Other Terrifying Places for Thrill Seekers," 4 Sep. 2019 Her gameplay is incredible, her social game is impeccable, and she is protected by the biggest threat in the house with Michie. Dalton Ross, EW.com, "Nick Maccarone from Big Brother reveals his America's Prankster regret," 30 Aug. 2019 Luckily, Nordstrom Rack has an amazing sale going on, with several incredible Dr. Martens shoes for over 40 percent off. Nikhita Mahtani, CNN Underscored, "Here's why you need to hit Nordstrom Rack's Dr. Martens shoe sale ASAP," 28 Aug. 2019 If this makeup moment is any indication, her future looks are bound to be incredible. Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Normani Is Already Winning the VMAs Red Carpet With Her Shimmery Purple Smoky Eye," 27 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of incredible

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for incredible

Middle English, from Latin incredibilis, from in- + credibilis credible

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More Definitions for incredible

incredible

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of incredible

: difficult or impossible to believe
: extremely good, great, or large

incredible

adjective
in路​cred路​i路​ble | \ in-藞kre-d蓹-b蓹l How to pronounce incredible (audio) \

Kids Definition of incredible

1 : too strange or unlikely to be believed It was an incredible story.
2 : extremely or amazingly good, great, or large incredible strength

Other Words from incredible

incredibly \ -​bl膿 \ adverb

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