incredibly

adverb

in·​cred·​i·​bly (ˌ)in-ˈkre-də-blē How to pronounce incredibly (audio)
1
: in an incredible manner
2
: extremely
incredibly difficult

Examples of incredibly in a Sentence

the entrance exam to the elite prep school was incredibly difficult
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What’s incredibly surprising is that some of the most outrageously hard-to-believe tall tales included are the ones backed with photographic evidence. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025 Part comedy, part drama, part horror film, this incredibly accomplished debut announces the arrival of a huge star both in front of and behind the camera. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025 The lightweight sneaker has balanced cushioning and support for everyday runs but also does double duty as an incredibly comfy walking shoe that can take you the distance — pain-free. Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025 That said, in some cases, a high-quality probiotic can be incredibly helpful, such as this synbiotic supplement from Seed. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for incredibly 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of incredibly was circa 1500

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“Incredibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incredibly. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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