credible

[kred-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being believed; believable.

   a credible statement.

   Synonyms: tenable, reasonable, likely, plausible

2. worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy.

   a credible witness.

credible

/ ˈkrɛdɪbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being believed

2. trustworthy or reliable

   the latest claim is the only one to involve a credible witness

Other Word Forms

• credibility noun
• credibleness noun
• credibly adverb
• noncredible adjective
• noncredibleness noun
• noncredibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of credible¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin crēdibilis, from crēd(ere) “to believe, confide, entrust” + -ibilis -ible

Word History and Origins

Origin of credible¹

C14: from Latin crēdibilis, from Latin crēdere to believe

Example Sentences

“The sector’s run has been driven by a number of credible fundamental factors that seem mostly sustainable,” he said in a recent interview.

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If there are credible signs of Venezuelan demonstrations, protests and action, this will shape Washington’s appetite for escalation.

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The UN human rights office earlier said there were credible reports of at least 10 deaths in three cities.

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Partnering with a statesman creates a credible bridge for Perry into civic and philanthropic endeavours, he added.

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UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the Security Council on Thursday there were "credible reports of widespread executions" after the RSF entered El-Fasher.

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