Etymology

Adjective

1. Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.
   • The e-mail she wrote was too incredible and all her friends thought it was a joke.
2. Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.
   • He was so wrapped up in watching the incredible special effects that he couldn't keep track of the story.
3. Marvelous; profoundly affecting; wonderful.
   • I had such an incredible slice of pizza last night that I simply can't think about anything else.

Related terms

• credibility
• credible
• creed
• incredibility
• incredibly