incredible
Hard to accept
Incredible describes something so extraordinary that it seems impossible to believe.
Originally the word meant literally unbelievable, and that sense persists in some contexts: The witness gave an incredible account that contradicted all physical evidence.
More commonly, incredible serves as emphatic praise for anything remarkable or impressive: The concert was incredible.
This weakened sense has become dominant, making incredible nearly synonymous with amazing or fantastic in casual speech.
Causing great wonder
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
- fabulousExtraordinarily good or mythical
- marvelousExtremely good, inspiring wonder
- magnificentExceptionally beautiful or impressive
splendid · superb · glorious · sublime · exquisite · delightful · enchanting · captivating
Beyond what's typical
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- unparalleledHaving no equivalent
unrivaled · peerless · unmatched · singular · unprecedented · prodigious · superlative · exemplary
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- jaw-droppingExtremely surprising or impressive
- mind-blowingOverwhelmingly impressive or shocking
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
stupefying · dumbfounding · flabbergasting · eye-opening · gobsmacking · shocking · startling · breathtaking
Impossible to accept as true
- inconceivableBeyond mental grasp
- far-fetchedUnconvincingly unlikely or strained
- preposterousCompletely contrary to reason
- absurdWildly illogical
dubious · improbable · questionable · suspect · fishy · tall-tale · outlandish · ludicrous
amazing
Causing great wonder
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
- fabulousExtraordinarily good or mythical
- marvelousExtremely good, inspiring wonder
magnificent · splendid · superb · glorious · sublime · exquisite · delightful · enchanting · captivating · heavenly
extraordinary
Beyond what's typical
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
unparalleled · unrivaled · peerless · unmatched · singular · unprecedented · prodigious · superlative · exemplary · transcendent
amazement
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- jaw-droppingExtremely surprising or impressive
- mind-blowingOverwhelmingly impressive or shocking
staggering · stupefying · dumbfounding · flabbergasting · eye-opening · gobsmacking · shocking · startling · breathtaking · overwhelming
unbelievable
Impossible to accept as true
- inconceivableBeyond mental grasp
- far-fetchedUnconvincingly unlikely or strained
- preposterousCompletely contrary to reason
absurd · dubious · improbable · questionable · suspect · fishy · tall-tale · outlandish · ludicrous · ridiculous
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, jaw-dropping
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
- expressions of awewow, whoa, amazing, awesome, unbelievable
- Hyperbolea zillion, bazillion, gazillion, bajillion, zillion
incrediblebelievable
Able to convince
credible · plausible · convincing · probable · likely
incredibleordinary
Standard, unremarkable
mundane · unremarkable · commonplace · everyday · typical
- Incredible HulkRage-fueled green superhero