Definitions

credible

[kred-uh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

believable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceivable conclusive creditable dependable good-faith honest plausible rational reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying sincere solid trustworthy valid

WEAK

aboveboard colorable determinative honest-to-God honest-to-goodness imaginable likely possible probable probably seeming sound straight supposable tenable thinkable trusty up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deceptive dishonest implausible irresponsible unacceptable unbelievable undependable unreasonable unreliable unsound untrustworthy

WEAK

impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unimaginable unlikely untenable

Example Sentences

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Despite recent declines and policy concerns, the dollar’s global dominance is unlikely to end soon due to a lack of credible alternatives.

From Barron's

Exposing your brother to potential IRS scrutiny with credible inconsistencies could also provide leverage.

From MarketWatch

He can then safeguard the independence of the institution and do his part to ensure that U.S. firms and households have the lowest credible rates possible to promote full employment and stable prices.

From Barron's

He must now articulate a credible plan for getting it down and persuading the 12-member Federal Open Market Committee to agree.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The more we face containment and suppression, the more we must promote open cooperation in the cultural field, and showcase a credible, lovely and respectable image of China,“ Li told a forum in May.

From The Wall Street Journal

credible

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