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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He said if the government put forward a "credible" deal the strikes could be called off.

From BBC

“The more credible and lasting impact is ongoing cost inflation from the rise in diesel pricing, even in a de-escalation scenario,” says Jefferies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Darren Miller, the party's leader in the Welsh Parliament, said the Tories were the only party that offered Welsh voters "real, credible, positive change".

From BBC

“The priority goals each side would need to secure for a credible ceasefire remain wildly divergent.”

From Barron's

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