Word
incredible
Phoneticsin·cred·i·ble, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈkɹɛdəbəɫ/
UK/ɪnkɹˈɛdɪbəl/
Definitions
01amazing or wonderful
A2 · Elementary
adj. extremely good, large, or great.
adj. extraordinary in degree or quality; used as a high-intensity positive evaluative adjective.
“The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely incredible.”
“The young pianist gave an incredible performance, demonstrating a level of technical mastery that far exceeded her years.”
Synonyms
02hard to believe
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. difficult to believe because it seems impossible or very unlikely.
adj. too implausible to be credible; challenging the observer's belief or expectations.
“It seemed incredible that he could survive such a long journey alone.”
“The witness provided an incredible account of the events, which the jury found difficult to reconcile with the physical evidence presented by the prosecution.”
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Etymology
From Middle English incredible, from Latin incrēdibilis (“that cannot be believed”), from in- (“not”) + crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”), equivalent to in- + credible.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
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