incredible
Translation
incredible, unbelievable, amazing
Examples
The view from the top was incredible.
The view from the top was incredible.
He told an incredible story about his adventure.
He told an incredible story about his adventure.
Grammar Patterns
an incredible ((noun)) to describe a noun She has an incredible talent.
It is incredible that... to introduce a surprising fact It is incredible that he survived.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbelievable, amazing, astonishing; Antonyms: credible, believable, plausible
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'credibilis' (believable). Literally means 'not believable'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'in-' (not) + 'credible' (believable). It can mean something is so good it's hard to believe, or a story that is simply not believable.