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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Of course, she felt vindicated, but learning what had been growing inside her body left her feeling incredibly overwhelmed. William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025 Even if the projection is off by a wide margin, the cost to run a furnace in 2045 is going to be incredibly high compared with a heat pump. Ben Roush, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025 In addition to the scholarship, the students have also been invited to attend the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, April 3-6. Canyon Crest Academy is the only school in the country to have three students selected for the honor—and each is incredibly accomplished. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 This appetizer has earned its spot as a crowd favorite for being nostalgic, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 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://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incredibly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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