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incredible story
/ɪnˈkrɛdɪbəl ˈstɔːri/
unbelievable or astonishing tale
She shared an incredible story about surviving a shipwreck.
The story was so amazing that it seemed hard to believe.
informal
An astonishing or hard-to-believe narrative, often involving extraordinary events or experiences.
The documentary featured an incredible story of resilience and survival.
The documentary highlighted an amazing tale of overcoming adversity.
His incredible story of escaping a war zone moved the entire audience.
His unbelievable account of fleeing a war-torn country deeply affected everyone.
Often used to emphasize the emotional impact or unbelievability of the narrative.
Collocations
tell an incredible storyto share an amazing or hard-to-believe talehear an incredible storyto listen to an astonishing narrative
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasizing Impact
Use 'incredible story' to highlight the emotional or dramatic nature of a narrative.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is informal and often used in storytelling or personal anecdotes.
Word Origin
From 'incredible' (Latin 'incredibilis', meaning 'unbelievable') + 'story' (Old English 'stōr', meaning 'narrative').
Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts to describe narratives that are emotionally impactful or seem too amazing to be true.
Word Breakdown
incredible
unbelievable or astonishing
adjectivestory
a narrative or account of events
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