incredible
Translation
incredible, unbelievable, amazing, fantastic
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
incredible ((noun)) describes a noun It was an incredible performance.
It is incredible that ... used with a clause It is incredible that he won.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbelievable, amazing, astounding; Antonyms: believable, plausible, ordinary
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'credibilis' (believable). Literally means 'not believable'.
Memory Tips
Think 'in-' (not) + 'credible'. It can mean so good it's hard to believe, or literally hard to believe.