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unbelievably
Unbelievably (adv) means to a degree that is hard to believe; extremely. Example: “The renovation was unbelievably expensive.”
adv
1
To a degree that is hard to believe; extremely.
"The renovation was unbelievably expensive."
2
Contrary to what one would expect; amazingly.
"Unbelievably, Rudy saved the man's life but got sued for breaking two of his ribs."
"Unbelievably, she finished the race despite the injury."
How to use unbelievably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo an extreme, surprising degree.
Common pairings
unbelievably fast
unbelievably good
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unbelievably
- Superlative
- most unbelievably
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Rhymes for unbelievably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unbelievably” mean?
The word “unbelievably” means to a degree that is hard to believe; extremely. In plain terms, to an extreme, surprising degree.
How do you use “unbelievably” in a sentence?
Here is “unbelievably” used in a sentence: “The renovation was unbelievably expensive.”
What is another word for “unbelievably”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unbelievably” include incredibly.
What part of speech is “unbelievably”?
“Unbelievably” is an adverb.
Is “unbelievably” a common word?
“Unbelievably” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unbelievably” have?
“Unbelievably” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to a degree that is hard to believe; extremely.
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