credible

[kred-uh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

believable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceivable conclusive creditable dependable good-faith honest plausible rational reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying sincere solid trustworthy valid

WEAK

aboveboard colorable determinative honest-to-God honest-to-goodness imaginable likely possible probable probably seeming sound straight supposable tenable thinkable trusty up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deceptive dishonest implausible irresponsible unacceptable unbelievable undependable unreasonable unreliable unsound untrustworthy

WEAK

impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unimaginable unlikely untenable

Example Sentences

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Demonstrating credible products is part of convincing suppliers to invest.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

His history shows a reflexive desire to protect the accused and attack the accusers, no matter how credible the allegations.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Adam believes the arborist’s account of Brian’s threats was reasonably credible given Brian’s prior statements about the tree.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department had designated Faustine Jackson Mafwele based on "credible information that he was involved in gross violations of human rights".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

John Houseman later remarked: “I guess they figured if Orson could make the War of the Worlds credible and the Martians credible, he could make Campbell’s Chicken Soup credible.”

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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