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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Padgen, a part of the Tuesday squad, said volunteers typically show up the same day every week and spend about seven hours together, making each squad incredibly close and giving veterans, especially those who have lived through horrific combat, a place to feel understood. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026 Our visible spectrum, the segment of electromagnetic radiation that humans can detect, is incredibly narrow. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Combined, these help make for more responsive and smooth gameplay, as the Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur technology will help further reduce screen tearing, ghosting, and motion blur for an incredibly immersive experience. George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026 Southeastern San Diego is incredibly rich in history, diversity, creativity, and strength. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 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 25 May. 2026.

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