incredible story

/ɪnˈkrɛdɪbəl ˈstɔːri/
noun phraseIntermediate unbelievable or astonishing tale
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.

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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

unbelievable talephrase
a story that seems impossible or hard to accept
extraordinary accountphrase
a narrative involving remarkable or unusual events

💡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
adjective
+
story
a narrative or account of events
noun
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