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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Reform will now have his knowledge and backing to help answer that call with a credible offer to the public.

From BBC

King’s genius was recognizing that there was another equilibrium—and that reaching it required not only protest, but coordinated collective action and a credible, sustained commitment to nonviolence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such changes could include a credible move into new product categories or cash shareholder return, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Burrows announced his candidacy earlier in January, saying that under his leadership the UUP would be "clear, credible and on the front foot".

From BBC

It is also essential for the stability of American innovation, which is so dependent on long-horizon risk-taking and credible governance frameworks.

From Barron's

credible

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