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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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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
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| 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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| contrasting words: |
hokey, suspicious, unrealistic |
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| derivation: |
believability (n.) |
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