Incredibly Meaning
Incredibly Definition & Usage
To an extreme degree; to a great extent.
Examples
- "She was incredibly tired after the long journey."
- "The movie was incredibly well-directed, with stunning visuals and a gripping plot."
- "He was incredibly talented at playing the piano, having started at a very young age."
- "The weather was incredibly hot last summer, with temperatures soaring over 40°C."
- "I was incredibly impressed by her ability to speak five languages fluently."
Cultural Context
The word 'incredibly' originates from the Latin 'incredibilis', meaning 'unbelievable' or 'hard to believe'. It has evolved to be commonly used to emphasize the extreme degree or intensity of something, often expressing admiration or surprise. In contemporary English, it is frequently used to exaggerate positive qualities or actions.
The Incredibly Talented Baker
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The Incredibly Talented Baker
Lily had always known that she had a special talent for baking, but when she decided to enter the local baking competition, she didn't expect to make such an impression. As she stepped into the crowded hall, the smell of fresh pastries filled the air, mingling with the nervous energy of other competitors. She glanced over at her table, where her creations sat in neat rows: cakes, cookies, and pastries, all decorated with perfect precision. Her signature dish, a raspberry tart, looked almost too beautiful to eat. 'You’re incredible, Lily,' said her friend Mia, wide-eyed as she gazed at the tart. 'This looks... incredibly delicate.' Lily smiled, but she was too nervous to be fully confident. As the judges began tasting, they couldn’t stop commenting on how incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented her desserts were. The head judge, a renowned chef, even called her over to compliment her. 'This is incredibly good. You should consider opening your own bakery,' he said, clearly impressed by her skills. Lily felt a rush of joy and disbelief. Incredibly, her passion had paid off. That evening, as the awards ceremony was about to begin, she was announced as the winner. 'Lily, you have done something truly incredible today,' the host said. 'Your talent is unlike anything we've ever seen.' The audience erupted into applause, and Lily couldn’t help but feel that the entire event had been... incredibly surreal.