Awesome vs Incredible

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

 AwesomeIncredible
MeaningVery good or impressiveVery surprising or hard to believe.
Registerinformal-
CEFR levelB1A2
Part of speechadjectiveadjective
Usage notesCommonly used in casual conversation. Avoid in formal writing, where 'impressive' or 'excellent' might be more appropriate.Use 'incredible' to describe something amazing or extraordinary. It is appropriate in both casual and serious contexts, but avoid it in overly formal writing.

Frequently asked questions: Awesome vs Incredible

What's the difference between "Awesome" and "Incredible"?

"Awesome" means: Very good or impressive "Incredible" means: Very surprising or hard to believe.

When should I use "Awesome" and "Incredible"?

"Awesome" is informal.

Are "Awesome" and "Incredible" the same CEFR level?

"Awesome" is at B1, "Incredible" is at A2 on the CEFR scale.

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