Incredible

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

Definitions of incredible

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun, expressing a quality or attribute

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was incredible!

A2 She had an incredible talent for painting.

B1 The view from the top of the mountain was incredible.

B2 The technology behind the new smartphone is truly incredible.

C1 The chef's culinary skills are truly incredible, creating dishes that are out of this world.

C2 The orchestra's performance was simply incredible, leaving the audience in awe.

Examples of incredible in a Sentence

formal The scientist made an incredible discovery that will revolutionize the field of medicine.

informal I just saw the most incredible movie last night, you have to watch it!

slang That concert was absolutely incredible, I had the time of my life!

figurative Her talent on the piano is truly incredible, it's like she was born to play.

Grammatical Forms of incredible

• past tense: incredibled
• plural: incredibles
• comparative: more incredible
• superlative: most incredible
• present tense: incredible
• future tense: will be incredible
• perfect tense: have been incredible
• continuous tense: is being incredible
• singular: incredible
• positive degree: incredible
• infinitive: to be incredible
• gerund: being incredible
• participle: incredible

Origin and Evolution of incredible

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incredible' originated from the Latin word 'incrēdībilis', which means 'not to be believed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'incredible' has evolved to not only mean 'not to be believed' but also 'extraordinary' or 'amazing'. The word has taken on a more positive connotation in modern usage.