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UK/["/ɪnˈkredəbli/"]/US/["/ɪnˈkredəbli/"]/

Meaning of Incredibly

extremely

In simple words: very much or extremely

Incredibly in a sentence

  • It was all **incredibly difficult**.
  • organizations doing **incredibly important** work
  • incredibly stupid/boring
  • incredibly powerful/strong
  • incredibly lucky/talented/beautiful
  • Incredibly, she had no idea what was going on.

How to use Incredibly

Use 'incredibly' to emphasize something is true to a high degree. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in overly casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think 'incredible' + 'ly' — it expresses 'extreme incredibility'.

Related words

Collocations with Incredibly

  • incredibly fast
  • incredibly difficult
  • incredibly beautiful
  • incredibly talented
  • incredibly lucky

Synonyms for Incredibly

  • unbelievably

Opposites of Incredibly

Common mistakes with Incredibly

  • Confused with 'incredible' which is an adjective.
  • Using 'incredibly' in a context where 'very' would be sufficient.
  • Incorrectly placing 'incredibly' before nouns, where it should modify verbs or adjectives.

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Frequently asked questions about Incredibly

What does Incredibly mean?

very much or extremely

What is the definition of Incredibly?

extremely

How do you use Incredibly in a sentence?

It was all **incredibly difficult**.

Can you give another example of Incredibly?

organizations doing **incredibly important** work

What are synonyms for Incredibly?

Common alternatives include unbelievably.

What is the opposite of Incredibly?

Opposite meanings include barely, slightly.

What words go with Incredibly?

It commonly pairs with incredibly fast, incredibly difficult, incredibly beautiful, incredibly talented, incredibly lucky.

What are common mistakes when using Incredibly?

Confused with 'incredible' which is an adjective. Using 'incredibly' in a context where 'very' would be sufficient. Incorrectly placing 'incredibly' before nouns, where it should modify verbs or adjectives.

How do you pronounce Incredibly?

US: /["/ɪnˈkredəbli/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈkredəbli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Incredibly?

Use 'incredibly' to emphasize something is true to a high degree. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in overly casual contexts.

What CEFR level is Incredibly?

"Incredibly" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.