🇬🇧 Incredibly meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Incredibly" is used when something is so surprising, amazing, or unusual that it almost feels impossible. We say it when something is much more than just normal or regular. For example, instead of saying something is just big, if it’s HUGE and shocking, we can say it is "incredibly big." It makes the idea sound extra strong, like turning the volume up to maximum on how amazing, silly, or unbelievable something is.

My pillow is incredibly fluffy; when I put my head on it, I lose half my face.

The ice cream melted incredibly fast, like it was trying to escape my tongue.

The dog was incredibly lazy and got tired halfway through a nap.

The alarm clock was incredibly rude and woke me up right in the middle of my best dream about pancakes.

Octopuses are incredibly smart—scientists have seen them open jars, solve puzzles, and even sneak out of tanks like slimy little escape artists.

On the path, a boy saw a tiny bird under a leaf. It was incredibly still; he feared it was dead. He held it, whispered, and the bird made an incredibly soft sound. He fed crumbs; its wings moved incredibly weak at first, then incredibly strong. The boy laughed, incredibly happy, and the bird flew away.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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