Unbelievably
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Unbelievably is an adverb meaning (manner) In a manner that one does not or cannot believe.
Meaning
(manner) In a manner that one does not or cannot believe.
More Meanings
- (degree) To an extent not to be believed.
- (evaluative) Contrary to expectations, amazingly.
Example Sentences
He gestured unbelievably. Everyone knew he was faking his illness.
His face turned unbelievably blue. We realized he was actually choking.
Unbelievably, Rudy saved the man's life but got sued for breaking two of his ribs.
Almost unbelievably, some authors have formed the erroneous conception that ‘Hobson-Jobson’ is actually the double-barrelled surname of the dictionary’s editor.
Word Forms
- unbelievablely
Synonyms for unbelievably
Depending on context, synonyms include incredibly, implausibly, improbably.
Antonyms for unbelievably
Common opposites include probably, plausibly, credibly, believably.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incredibly, improbably, implausibly, inconceivably, unimaginably, impossibly.
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