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cred·i·ble
 credible
- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
believable or plausible.
The teacher allowed him to make up the exam because she thought his excuse was credible.- synonyms:
- believable, dependable, plausible, reliable, truthful
- antonyms:
- implausible, incredible, tall, unbelievable
- similar words:
- acceptable, believable, conceivable, creditable, imaginable, likely, possible, specious, tenable
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| definition 2: |
deserving of belief; trustworthy.
Because he had been drinking at the time of the incident, he was not considered a credible witness.- synonyms:
- dependable, honorable, reliable, trustworthy
- similar words:
- acceptable, admirable, believable, estimable, faithful, honest, scrupulous, sincere, truthful, veracious
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| related words: |
dependable, legitimate, sensible, true |
| derivation: |
credibility (n.) |
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