Word
incredibly
Phoneticsin·cred·i·bly, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈkɹɛdəbɫi/
UK/ɪnkɹˈɛdɪbli/
Adverb of degree
Definitions
01extremely
B1 · Intermediate
adv. to a very high degree; extremely.
adv. used as an intensifier to indicate an extreme degree of a quality.
“The exam was incredibly difficult, but she managed to pass it.”
“The research team found the data incredibly useful for predicting long-term climate shifts in the region.”
Usage
usually placed before an adjective or another adverb.
Antonyms
02surprisingly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. used to say that something is hard to believe, even though it is true.
adv. used as a sentence modifier to express that the following statement is surprising or difficult to believe.
“Incredibly, no one was hurt when the old tree fell on the house.”
“Incredibly, the small startup managed to outperform its multinational competitors within the first fiscal year.”
Usage
often placed at the beginning of a sentence to modify the entire clause.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03in an unbelievable way
C1 · Advanced Formal
adv. in a way that is impossible or very hard to believe.
adv. in a manner that defies belief or credibility.
“He spoke incredibly about his adventures, making everyone doubt his story.”
“The witness described the events so incredibly that the jury struggled to accept his testimony as factual.”
Usage
functions as an adverb of manner describing how an action is performed.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “incredibly” in context.
Verb
01. sound incredibly exciting
“Your plans for the summer trip sound incredibly exciting!”
verb + adv + adj
02. work incredibly hard
“She had to work incredibly hard to save enough money for her first car.”
verb + adv + adj
Adjective
03. incredibly difficult
“The final exam was incredibly difficult, and many students couldn't finish it on time.”
adv + adj
04. incredibly fast
“Technology is changing incredibly fast, making it hard for some people to keep up.”
adv + adj
05. incredibly helpful
“The staff at the hotel were incredibly helpful when we asked for directions.”
adv + adj
06. incredibly lucky
“You were incredibly lucky to find your lost wallet in such a crowded park.”
adv + adj
07. incredibly proud of his daughter
“He was incredibly proud of his daughter when she graduated from medical school.”
adv + adj + prep + noun
08. incredibly painful
09. incredibly important
10. incredibly rare
11. incredibly sad
12. incredibly strong
Etymology
From incredible + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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