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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This framing of the three races proved incredibly influential in fantasy fiction, with Tolkien’s work providing a solid foundation for many, many stories to come. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 The tape is incredibly sticky and comes with easy-to-follow directions for styling different necklines and silhouettes. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 7 July 2025 Spinach and kale can be enjoyed in: Spinach and kale are incredibly healthy. Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025 Distressed styles have also done incredibly well for the brand, with two of its top seasonal styles featuring varying degrees of abrasion, from light fading to medium destruction. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 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://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/dictionary/incredibly. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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