incredibly

adverb

in·​cred·​i·​bly (ˌ)in-ˈkre-də-blē How to pronounce incredibly (audio)
Synonyms of incrediblynext
1
: in an incredible manner
2
: extremely
incredibly difficult

Examples of incredibly in a Sentence

the entrance exam to the elite prep school was incredibly difficult
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Indeed, during their flyby, the Artemis 2 astronauts saw parts of the far side never before seen with human eyes, which are incredibly capable instruments. Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026 The hotel is also incredibly chic–with a high-design feel and spectacular energy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 So salty, perfectly spicy and the pasta tasted incredibly fresh. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incredibly

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of incredibly was circa 1500

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“Incredibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incredibly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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