Incredible

usgb/ɪnˈkredəbl/
adjective

Something that is very hard to believe because it is very good, exciting or extreme.

The special effects in the movie were simply incredible.
Visual representation of "incredible" - Something that is very hard to believe because it is very good, exciting or extreme.

Often appears as...

  • incredible experience
  • incredible talent
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Extreme Compliment

Use 'incredible' to describe something extremely good in a way that impresses you.

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Her performance was incredible, leaving the audience in awe.
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Hyperbolic Speech

'Incredible' can be hyperbolic, meaning it's exaggerated to emphasize how extraordinary something is.

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He has incredible endurance; he ran for hours without tiring!
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Positive Shock

Use 'incredible' when something surprises you positively beyond expectation.

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The incredible view from the mountaintop took my breath away.
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