believable

ADJECTIVE

credible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic conceivable convincing credible persuasive plausible reasonable satisfying

STRONG

able to hold water feasible logical sound

WEAK

aboveboard acceptable colorable credential creditable imaginable impressive likely possible presumable presumptive probable rational reliable straight supposable tenable tried trustworthy trusty unquestionable up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

implausible improbable inconceivable incredible unbelievable unimaginable unlikely unreasonable

WEAK

unbelieveable unconvincing unreliable unthinkable

Example Sentences

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But I had to play a brilliant, believable baseball player.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Many of them "pass themselves off as experts in science and physics because it's somehow more believable to their followers than just going with 'the official story.'"

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Soon, though, the photographs started appearing on dating apps and Instagram, and fake accounts were even set up using stolen images of her friends, to "make everything look more believable".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

His peacenik bonafides never seemed very believable considering his violent, hostile temperament, but they did become part of his brand.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

I carry my little white baptism Bible around the house, to make it more believable.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

believable

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