English adjective: credible | |||
1. | credible capable of being believed | ||
Samples | Completely credible testimony. Credible information. | ||
Synonyms | believable | ||
Similar | likely, presumptive | ||
See also | plausible, thinkable | ||
Attribute | believability, credibility, credibleness | ||
Antonyms | incredible, unbelievable | ||
2. | credible (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous | ||
Samples | She was not the...credible fool he expected. | ||
Similar | credulous | ||
Antonyms | incredulous | ||
3. | credible appearing to merit belief or acceptance | ||
Samples | A credible witness. | ||
Similar | convincing | ||
Antonyms | unconvincing, flimsy | ||