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English adjective: credible

1. credible capable of being believed


SamplesCompletely credible testimony.
Credible information.


Synonymsbelievable


Similarlikely, presumptive


See alsoplausible, thinkable


Attributebelievability, credibility, credibleness


Antonymsincredible, unbelievable

2. credible (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous


SamplesShe was not the...credible fool he expected.


Similarcredulous


Antonymsincredulous

3. credible appearing to merit belief or acceptance


SamplesA credible witness.


Similarconvincing


Antonymsunconvincing, flimsy









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