Believable

//bɪˈliːvəbl̩// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of being believed; credible.

    "believable answer"

Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of being believed wordnet

Synonyms

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crediblelikelyplausiblecolorableconceivableconvincing

Example

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"People are often quite skeptical about things unless given believable proof."

Etymology

From Middle English bilevable, beleevable, equivalent to believe + -able.

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