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Meaning of credible
The primary meaning of the word "credible" is having the quality of being believed or accepted as true.
Etymology of credible
The word "credible" comes from the Latin "credibilis", which is derived from "credere", meaning "to believe" or "to trust", and the suffix "-ibilis", which forms adjectives indicating capability or worthiness.
Synonyms
believable
trustworthy
reliable
authentic
genuine
valid
sound
plausible
convincing
persuasive
realistic
factual
true
faithful
dependable
honest
sincere
dependable
faithful
accurate
truthful
verifiable
confirmed
attested
certified
verified
demonstrated
proven
tested
tried
established
reputable
respected
authoritative
responsible
creditable
acceptable
reasonable
justifiable
defensible
tenable
supportable
justifiable
legitimate
lawful
legal
official
sanctioned
endorsed
approved
recognized
acknowledged
admitted
confessed
avowed.
Definitions
- Capable of being believed, trustworthy
- Having a good reputation, respectable
- (Of a story, statement, or piece of evidence) capable of being believed, convincing
Usage Examples
- The witness provided credible testimony that helped solve the case.
- The new policy has made the company a more credible player in the industry.
- The researcher's credible findings were published in a prestigious journal.
Antonyms
incredible
unbelievable
unreliable
untrustworthy
inauthentic
fake
false
untrue
dishonest
deceitful
dishonest
unconvincing
implausible
unrealistic
fanciful
dubious
questionable
suspicious
shady
doubtful
uncertain
unproven
disputed
challenged
refuted
denied
rejected
indefensible
unacceptable
unreasonable
unjustifiable
indefensible
unlawful
illegal
unofficial
unsanctioned
unapproved
unrecognized
unacknowledged.