Definition

In a way that shows you do not believe something is true or real.

Example

She looked at him incredulously when he told her the news.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new restaurant that opened downtown?

Yeah, I heard it’s really good, but I was skeptical about the reviews.

I went there yesterday and I was incredulously surprised by how great the food was!

That's awesome! I need to check it out myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incredulously → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "credulus" (from Latin, meaning believing) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes a manner of not believing or being skeptical about something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not believing' ('in-') and 'believing' ('credulus') to remember that 'incredulously' means to do something in a way that shows disbelief.

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