credible (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛdɪbəl/

Definition

Able to be believed; convincing or plausible.

Examples

• She presented a credible argument for why the project should be funded.

• The scientist's findings were considered credible by her peers.

• He needs to provide credible evidence to support his claims.

How to Use credible

credible to (prepositional phrase)

Able to be believed or accepted by someone. — "Her story was not credible to the investigators."

Synonyms of credible

Words with a similar meaning to credible:

• believable
• plausible
• convincing
• trustworthy
• verisimilar

Antonyms of credible

Words with the opposite meaning to credible:

• unbelievable
• implausible
• dubious

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