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 | ||