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believable

be·liev·ab·le

believable

 
 
pronunciation:
b liv bl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: able to be believed; credible; convincing.
a believable storya believable witness
synonyms:
convincing, credible
antonyms:
doubtful, dubious, incredible, unbelievable
similar words:
likely, sincere
definition 2: convincing as a portrayal or representation of something real; true to life.
The antagonist was the only believable character in the show.The ingenue gave a believable performance.
synonyms:
convincing, true
antonyms:
unconvincing
similar words:
realistic
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derivation: believability (n.)
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