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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Credible, reliable and impartial evidence is the goal of legitimate science.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Credible mass market service and consumer AI robots are years away.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Credible data from Information International—a Beirut-based consultancy group—suggests Hezbollah attracted 690,000 to 900,000 attendees to Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral in February, followed by sweeping the country’s municipal elections in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Credible evidence showed that it was preparing to do the same on April 18 in the Northern District of Texas.

From Slate • May 16, 2025

Credible witnesses attested these prodigies and, if necessary, gave details to the incredulous.

From The Grip of Desire by France, Hector

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