Cool MateIncredible vs That's so wonderful
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Incredible
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adjective
That's so wonderful
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Incredible
| Incredible | That's so wonderful | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkredəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkredəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæts səʊ ˈwʌndəfəl//🇺🇸 //ðæts soʊ ˈwʌndərfəl// |
| Meaning | Very surprising or hard to believe. | It’s really great and nice. |
| Example | The magician's tricks were absolutely incredible! | When she received the award, her reaction was, 'That's so wonderful!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, seem, sound, really, truly, absolutely, to, be, seem, sound, really, truly, absolutely, to | that's wonderful news, that's so wonderful to hear, that's wonderful indeed |
| Antonyms | ordinary, common, unremarkable | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'incredible' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'incredible' with 'incredulous' (which means unable to believe)., Overusing 'incredible' to describe everyday situations. | Using it in a sarcastic way without context., Overusing it for everyday situations., Not matching tone with the situation. |
| Usage notes | Use 'incredible' to describe something amazing or extraordinary. It is appropriate in both casual and serious contexts, but avoid it in overly formal writing. | Use this phrase to express joy or appreciation. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but might be considered overly enthusiastic in some professional settings. |
Frequently asked questions: Incredible vs That's so wonderful
What's the difference between Incredible and That's so wonderful?
Incredible: Very surprising or hard to believe. That's so wonderful: It’s really great and nice.
Which is more common: Incredible and That's so wonderful?
Incredible is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Incredible: The magician's tricks were absolutely incredible! That's so wonderful: When she received the award, her reaction was, 'That's so wonderful!'
Can I use Incredible and That's so wonderful interchangeably?
Not always. Incredible and That's so wonderful are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.