incredible

adjective

in·​cred·​i·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈkre-də-bəl 

1

: too extraordinary and improbable to be believed

making incredible claims

2

: amazing sense 2, extraordinary

incredible skill

an incredible appetite

met an incredible woman

incredibility

(ˌ)in-ˌkre-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

incredibleness

(ˌ)in-ˈkre-də-bəl-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of incredible

• incredulous
• unbelievable
• unlikely
• impossible
• unimaginable
• inconceivable
• fantastic
• ridiculous
• unthinkable

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Often, according to Parthasarathy, this move puts incredible pressure on the Achilles in the leg that’s dropping back — pressure that could snap the tendon if it is compromised in any way. —Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025

Then, stay after the sun sets for incredible stargazing. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

The feedback has been incredible. —Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025

This sensor allows for 33-megapixel shots at up to an incredible 30 frames per second (fps) – a step up from the A7 IV's 10 fps for folks looking for better performance shooting sports and wildlife. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for incredible

• credible
• edible
• inedible

Kids Definition

incredible

adjective

in·​cred·​i·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈkred-ə-bəl 

1

: unbelievable

an incredible story

2

: extraordinary

incredible skill

incredibility

(ˌ)in-ˌkred-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē

noun

incredibly

(ˈ)in-ˈkred-ə-blē

adverb

Etymology

Middle English incredible "too unusual to be believed," from Latin incredibilis (same meaning), from in- "not" and credibilis "believable," from credere "to believe, trust, entrust" — related to credentials, credit, creed