believable

adjective

be·​liev·​able bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 

: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability

believability

bə-ˌlē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

believably

bə-ˈlē-və-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• credible
• creditable
• likely
• plausible
• presumptive
• probable

Examples of believable in a Sentence

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline

Recent Examples on the Web

The crooks know how to develop believable backstories, take advantage of human nature and, perhaps, our lack of knowledge on how things like payment apps work. —Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2024

Calvino makes this so much fun and utterly believable. —The Week Us, theweek, 30 Apr. 2024

Frankly Speaking becomes instead an exceptional example of a healthy and believable K-drama romance that builds something relatable, watchable, and almost new from the most familiar of building blocks. —Geoffrey Bunting, TIME, 24 May 2024

While lashes like the Ardell Active Lash utilize synthetic fibers that can sometimes look plasticky, this real hair (but faux mink) style is a soft and believable drugstore lash option. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above