credible
1. capable of being believed (Freq. 1) - completely credible testimony - credible information • Syn: believable • Ant: incredible • Similar to: likely, presumptive • See Also: plausible, thinkable • Derivationally related forms: believe (for: believable), believability (for: believable), credibleness, credibility • Attrubites: credibility, credibleness, believability 2. (a common but incorrect usage where 'credulous' would be appropriate) credulous (Freq. 1) - she was not the...credible fool he expected • Similar to: credulous • Derivationally related forms: credibleness 3. appearing to merit belief or acceptance - a credible witness • Similar to: convincing • Derivationally related forms: credibleness, credibility
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