Beyond belief
adjective
When something is too astonishing, amazing, or hard to believe.
Her kindness is beyond belief.
Often appears as...
- acts beyond belief
- generosity beyond belief
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
When something is extremely bad or shocking.
The city's destruction was beyond belief.
Often appears as...
- destruction beyond belief
- chaos beyond belief
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
When something is too astonishing, amazing, or hard to believe.
Her kindness is beyond belief.
Often appears as...
- acts beyond belief
- generosity beyond belief
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
When something is extremely bad or shocking.
The city's destruction was beyond belief.
Often appears as...
- destruction beyond belief
- chaos beyond belief
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Emphasis
Use 'beyond belief' to stress the intensity of something positive or exceptional.
His recovery from the accident was beyond belief.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprise
It expresses a high level of surprise, often in a positive context.
The success of their performance was beyond belief.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It's an example of hyperbole—exaggeration to make a point rather than a literal truth.
Her memory for details is beyond belief.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Emphasis
Use 'beyond belief' to stress the intensity of something positive or exceptional.
His recovery from the accident was beyond belief.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprise
It expresses a high level of surprise, often in a positive context.
The success of their performance was beyond belief.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It's an example of hyperbole—exaggeration to make a point rather than a literal truth.
Her memory for details is beyond belief.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Emphasis
Use 'beyond belief' to stress the intensity of something positive or exceptional.
His recovery from the accident was beyond belief.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprise
It expresses a high level of surprise, often in a positive context.
The success of their performance was beyond belief.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbolic Expression
It's an example of hyperbole—exaggeration to make a point rather than a literal truth.
Her memory for details is beyond belief.
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