INCREDIBLE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

incredible

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkre-də-bəl

Definition of incredible

as in incredulous

too extraordinary or improbable to believe tried to explain her weeklong disappearance with an incredible tale of abduction by a total stranger

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Recent Examples of incredible Somewhere in Jeff’s eyes, somewhere in his incredible vulnerability and in his trust, that mystery is opening up. — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026 On paper, this is the first- and second-placed teams in FIFA’s world rankings, with an incredible collection of talent between them that will make for a mouthwatering final. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Jennifer Lopez looked incredible in a cheeky lace bodysuit and fishnet tights during a recent show at her Las Vegas residency. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 ZeniMax Online Studios will partner closely with Bethesda Game Studios on The Elder Scrolls franchise, while continuing to deliver incredible new experiences for The Elder Scrolls Online. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for incredible

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Adjective

When provided with the county’s explanation, Johnson was incredulous.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026

Definition of incredulous

Adjective

Simon Hughes Yet another unbelievable goal from Mbappe Whoever ends up winning the Golden Boot will have a highlight reel for the ages.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026
So to come out here and have a little competition, but then also with this unbelievable setting here in Tahoe.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of unbelievable

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Luther said that is unlikely to happen because the governor and lawmakers are campaigning for the November election.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Although the third-place play-off counts towards fantasy points, that game is unlikely to be taken too seriously by either side and rotation could be an issue.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of unlikely

Adjective

The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.

— Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Shrouded completely in a thick, poisonous cloud cover, its surface is obviously impossible to observe.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026

Definition of impossible

Adjective

Conspiracy theorists have proposed many different (though mostly superstitious and inconceivable) reasons why disappearances and disasters occur in the Bermuda Triangle.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
And the power play was 17th in the NHL, which seems inconceivable for a team with as much offensive firepower as Tampa Bay.

— Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of inconceivable

Adjective

Of course, ice cream is a classic balsamic pairing that Merid and Gil both recommend; vanilla ice cream is a fantastic complement, as is any sweet, summer fruity ice cream flavor.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Nolan delivers one fantastical set piece after another to test Matt Damon’s Odysseus, while keeping the audience equally compelled by the palace intrigue back at Ithaca as Anne Hathaway’s Penelope holds off a brutish gaggle of suitors.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

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