incredible

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/ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/
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Extremely impressive or hard to believe.

Examples

  • The Incredible campaign invites travelers to explore India's hidden gems.
  • The government launched the Incredible brand to boost cultural tourism.
  • When the scientist announced the incredible discovery, the press erupted in applause.
  • The movie was incredible boring, I fell asleep halfway.
  • Tourists often remember the Incredible posters they saw at the airport.

Similar words

vastly
hugely
exceedingly
Remarkable
Breathtaking
tremendously
Stunning
immensely
extremely
Majestic

Meanings

Hard to believe

adjective
everyday
neutral
So extraordinary or unlikely that it is difficult to accept as true.

Examples

  • The magician's trick was incredible, leaving the audience speechless.
  • She described the rescue as incredible, something no one expected.
  • That incredible storm knocked down trees across the town.
  • His incredible luck made everyone jealous.
  • When the scientist announced the incredible discovery, the press erupted in applause.

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Very, extremely

adjective
everyday
neutral
Used to emphasize a high degree, meaning very or extremely.

Examples

  • The hike was incredible steep, demanding all our strength.
  • The pizza was incredible hot, burning my tongue.
  • She felt incredible proud after finishing the marathon.
  • The movie was incredible boring, I fell asleep halfway.
  • His performance was incredible fast, breaking the record.

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Incredible (brand name)

adjective
brand
neutral
Used as part of the proper name of a tourism campaign promoting India.

Examples

  • The Incredible campaign invites travelers to explore India's hidden gems.
  • Tourists often remember the Incredible posters they saw at the airport.
  • The government launched the Incredible brand to boost cultural tourism.
  • Many travel blogs feature the Incredible slogan when describing India.
  • The Incredible logo appears on souvenirs sold across the country.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does incredible mean?

It means extremely impressive or hard to believe.

How is incredible used to describe something hard to believe?

It describes something so extraordinary or unlikely that it is difficult to accept as true.

When is incredible used as an intensifier meaning very or extremely?

It is used before adjectives or adverbs to emphasize a high degree, like “incredible fast”.

What are some synonyms for incredible when it means hard to believe?

Synonyms include astonishing, unbelievable, extraordinary, amazing, remarkable, and staggering.

What are some synonyms for incredible when it means very or extremely?

Synonyms include extremely, exceedingly, tremendously, hugely, immensely, and vastly.

Is incredible ever used as a brand name?

Yes, it appears in the proper name of a tourism campaign promoting India.

What does the Incredible tourism campaign promote?

It promotes India as a spectacular travel destination.

Can incredible be used in formal writing?

It is a neutral-register adjective, so it is acceptable in both informal and formal contexts.

How does incredible differ from amazing?

Incredible stresses disbelief or extraordinary quality, while amazing focuses more on wonder.

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