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What is another word for Believable? – 132 Believable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    credible plausible convincing realistic authentic trustworthy reliable sincere genuine honest faithful dependable consistent logical rational sound valid reasonable probable possible likely potential feasible practical sensible realistic evident apparent obvious persuasive compelling believable creditable trustworthy veritable factual true accurate

    Meaning of Believable

    The primary meaning of the word "believable" is that something or someone can be believed or is worthy of belief.

    Definitions

    • Capable of being believed; convincing: the story was believable and well-acted
    • * (of a person) capable of being trusted: a believable and reliable witness

    Etymology of Believable

    The word "believable" originated from the Old English words "belēfan" (to believe) and the suffix "-able" (capable of being), with the word's modern meaning and usage developing over time, particularly in the 15th century, to describe something or someone as capable of being believed.

    Example Uses

    • The actor's performance was so believable that the audience was fully immersed in the story.
    • * The witness's testimony was believable, and the jury found the defendant guilty.
    • * The company's financial reports were believable, showing a steady increase in profits over the years.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    implausible improbable unlikely unbelievable incredible unbelievable fanciful fictional false dubious questionable suspicious untrustworthy unreliable incredible absurd ridiculous preposterous far-fetched unrealistic unreasonable irrational unsound invalid

    Related Nouns

    truth fact reality authenticity credibility reliability trust faith honesty integrity dependability consistency logic reason soundness validity probability possibility likelihood potential feasibility practicality sensibility

    Related Verbs

    believe trust rely depend credit accept acknowledge recognize confirm verify validate substantiate prove demonstrate show establish convince persuade assure guarantee

    Related Adjectives

    credible trustworthy reliable sincere genuine honest faithful dependable consistent logical rational sound valid reasonable probable possible likely potential feasible practical sensible realistic evident apparent obvious persuasive compelling