incredible
incredible — adjective
1. So surprising, strange, or unlikely that it is difficult to accept something as
So surprising, strange, or unlikely that it is difficult to accept something as true.
Tanvi found it incredible that her old bicycle was still in perfect condition after ten years.
find + it + incredible + that-clause
The report contained incredible claims about the company's profits that no one could verify.
incredible + noun (claims) for doubtful information
The museum director called the discovery an incredible stroke of luck for the research team.
I find it incredible that no one noticed the painting was missing for two days.
- unbelievable
More direct synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly less formal.
- implausible
More formal; focuses on lack of likelihood rather than shock value.
- far-fetched
Informal; suggests a story or idea is stretched beyond reason.
- believable
Straightforward opposite — something easy to accept as true.
- credible
Slightly more formal; describes information that deserves to be trusted.
文法句型
find + it + incredible + that-clause
it + be + incredible + that-clause
incredible + noun (claim/story/message)
用法筆記
Often used in patterns where the speaker reacts to information: 'I find it incredible that...' or 'It is incredible that...'. The adjective describes the speaker's reaction, not a quality of the information itself. Do not confuse with 'incredulous', which describes a person who is unwilling to believe something.
常見錯誤
2. Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable — far better than what is normal or exp
Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable — far better than what is normal or expected. Can also add emphasis to anything very large, extreme, or intense.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely incredible at sunrise.
absolutely incredible — intensifier collocation
Kenji's piano performance received an incredible round of applause from the audience.
incredible + noun (round of applause)
The small Italian restaurant serves incredible pasta dishes at very reasonable prices.
Élise has an incredible talent for making people feel welcome and relaxed.
- amazing
Equally common and informal; interchangeable with 'incredible' in most contexts.
- fantastic
Slightly more enthusiastic and positive in tone; very common in British English.
- remarkable
More formal; emphasizes that something is notable or worth commenting on.
- extraordinary
The most formal of the group; stresses that something goes far beyond what is normal.
文法句型
be + absolutely/truly/quite + incredible
incredible + noun (talent/view/meal/performance)
用法筆記
Common in informal spoken English as a general intensifier, similar to 'amazing' or 'fantastic'. Can modify almost any positive noun: 'an incredible meal', 'an incredible opportunity', 'incredible energy'. Avoid using 'incredible' to describe something bad — its positive connotation is very strong in modern usage.