English adjective: reliable | |||
1. | reliable worthy of reliance or trust | ||
Samples | A reliable source of information. A dependable worker. | ||
Synonyms | dependable | ||
Similar | certain, sure, tested, time-tested, tried, tried and true, undeviating | ||
See also | trustworthy, trusty | ||
Antonyms | undependable, unreliable | ||
2. | reliable worthy of being depended on | ||
Samples | A dependable worker. An honest working stiff. A reliable sourcSFLe of information. He was true to his word. I would be true for there are those who trust me. | ||
Synonyms | dependable, honest, true | ||
Similar | trustworthy, trusty | ||
Antonyms | untrustworthy, untrusty | ||
3. | reliable conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||
Samples | An authentic account by an eyewitness. Reliable information. | ||
Synonyms | authentic | ||
Similar | trustworthy, trusty | ||
Antonyms | untrustworthy, untrusty | ||