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

• credibly adverb
• credibleness noun
• credibility noun
• 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 states said the focus of their health alliance will be on ensuring the public has access to credible information about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.

From Los Angeles Times

A work wardrobe should be “more comfortable for a woman, clothes to make her more credible in a business meeting,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Farage said his party's "credible plan" could help stop illegal immigration.

From BBC

Is it credible for her to stay on?

From BBC

She said she did not find some of his evidence "to be either credible or reliable".

From BBC

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