incredibly
Translation
incredibly, extremely, unbelievably
Examples
The test was incredibly difficult.
The test was incredibly difficult.
She is an incredibly talented singer.
She is an incredibly talented singer.
Grammar Patterns
incredibly ((adjective)) modifies an adjective The weather is incredibly hot.
incredibly ((adverb)) modifies another adverb He ran incredibly quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extremely, unbelievably, very; Antonyms: slightly, somewhat
Etymology
From 'incredible' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'incredible'. Use it to modify adjectives or other adverbs to mean 'to an incredible degree'.