incredibly Meaning & Definition
What Does Incredibly Mean?
Incredibly is an adverb that means In an incredible manner; not to be believed. It can also mean To a great extent; extremely.
Quick Facts About Incredibly
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ |
| Synonyms | implausibly, improbably and unbelievably |
| Antonyms | probably, plausibly and credibly |
| Comparative / superlative | more incredibly, most incredibly |
Incredibly Definition (Adverb)
- In an incredible manner; not to be believed.
- To a great extent; extremely.
He was incredibly wealthy.
- Used to note the surprising or hard-to-believe nature of what is being said and suggest that it is nevertheless true.
Incredibly, when he died they found he had left a million dollars to the Poetry Foundation.
Adverb
- (manner) In an incredible manner; not to be believed.
- (degree) To a great extent; extremely.
He was incredibly wealthy.
Synonyms of Incredibly
Incredibly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Incredibly
Incredibly in a Sentence
He was incredibly wealthy.
Incredibly, when he died they found he had left a million dollars to the Poetry Foundation.
Word Forms & Grammar
incredibly (comparative more incredibly, superlative most incredibly)
Words That Rhyme With Incredibly
Origin of Incredibly
From incredible + -ly.
Common Questions About Incredibly
What part of speech is incredibly?
Incredibly is an adverb.
What is another word for incredibly?
Words with a similar meaning to incredibly include implausibly, improbably and unbelievably. See the full list of incredibly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of incredibly?
The opposite of incredibly can be expressed with words like probably, plausibly, credibly and believably.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of incredibly?
The comparative form is more incredibly and the superlative form is most incredibly.