incredibly
|in/cred/i/bly|
B2
/ɪnˈkrɛdəbli/
(incredible)
extraordinary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incredibly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incredibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'credibilis' meant 'believable.'
Historical Evolution
'incredibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'incredible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incredible,' with 'incredibly' as its adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not believable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely' or 'astonishingly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
to an extraordinary degree; extremely.
The movie was incredibly exciting.
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Adverb 2
in a way that is hard to believe; astonishingly.
He ran the marathon incredibly fast.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45