Credible — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkre-də-bəl/ cred·i·ble

Meaning & Definition of Credible

Credible (adjective)

  1. offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted
  2. good enough to be effective; often, specifically, of sufficient capability to be militarily effective

Credible (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

    "it's at least a credible explanation"

    similar: believable, creditable, likely, plausible, presumptive, probable
    related: cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling, acceptable, cogitable, conceivable, imaginable, possible, practical, reasonable, dependable, reliable, trustworthy, sophistic, specious
    opposite: far-fetched, implausible, improbable, incredible, unbelievable, unlikely, unplausible
    near: absurd, doubtful, dubious, fantastic, flimsy, outlandish, preposterous, questionable, ridiculous, impossible, inconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable, skeptical, suspect, suspicious, uncertain, unsure, hopeless, unworkable, useless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Credible

The most common words with a similar meaning to Credible:

believable, creditable, likely, plausible, presumptive, probable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Credible

Words with the opposite meaning of Credible:

far-fetched, implausible, improbable, incredible, unbelievable, unlikely, unplausible

Related Words for Credible

cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling, acceptable, cogitable, conceivable, imaginable, possible, practical, reasonable, dependable, reliable, trustworthy, sophistic, specious

Near Antonyms of Credible

absurd, doubtful, dubious, fantastic, flimsy, outlandish, preposterous, questionable, ridiculous, impossible, inconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable, skeptical, suspect, suspicious, uncertain, unsure, hopeless, unworkable, useless

Word Forms of Credible

Derived words: credibly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Credible

Middle English, from Latin credibilis, from credere see credence

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Credible

Frequently Asked Questions about Credible

What does "Credible" mean?

"Credible" means offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted. As an adjective, it is defined as: offering reasonable grounds for being believed or trusted.

What is another word for "Credible"?

Other words for "Credible" include believable, creditable, likely, plausible, presumptive and probable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Credible" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Credible"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Credible". Common alternatives include believable, creditable, likely, plausible, presumptive and probable.

What is the opposite of "Credible"?

Antonyms of "Credible" include far-fetched, implausible, improbable, incredible, unbelievable, unlikely and unplausible. Near antonyms include absurd, doubtful, dubious and fantastic.

How do you use "Credible" in a sentence?

Examples of "Credible" in a sentence: "it's at least a credible explanation".

Is "Credible" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Credible" is an adjective.

Is "Credible" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Credible" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Credible"?

"Credible" is pronounced /ˈkre-də-bəl/ and divided into syllables as cred·i·ble.