Entity: INCREDIBLES
INCREDIBLE refers to something too extraordinary and improbable to be believed, often used to describe amazing or astonishing things.
INCREDIBLE
Etymology
From Middle English incredible, from Latin incrēdibilis (“that cannot be believed”), from in- (“not”) + crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”), equivalent to in- + credible.
Definition
INCREDIBLE refers to something too extraordinary and improbable to be believed, often used to describe amazing or astonishing things.
Historical Context
The term incredible has been used for centuries to express disbelief or awe at something remarkable or unbelievable. It has evolved to become a common slang term in modern language.
Cultural Significance
INCREDIBLE is frequently used in casual conversation, social media, and popular culture to emphasize the extraordinary or impressive nature of something. It has become a versatile term to express admiration or amazement.
Related Concepts
Other synonyms for incredible include fantastic, grand, marvelous, terrific, and wondrous. These terms are often used interchangeably to convey a sense of wonder or awe.
See Also
An informal term used to describe something amazing, great, wonderful, brilliant, or extraordinary.