dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• calculable
• good
• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• secure
• solid
• steady
• sure
• tried
• tried-and-true
• true
• trustable
• trustworthy
• trusty

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite being ruled by pleasure-seeking Venus, Taurus is naturally dependable and committed, and astrologers believe that incorporating jade into their lives can help enhance their focus and determination. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024

Dyson vacuums are always dependable, but their price point can be a little daunting for some people. —K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 20 May 2024

Hibberd is known in the school community for his hard-working and dependable nature, passion for education, and penchant for forging relationships across multiple generations of students and staff, Rutter said. —Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2024

Hot Space never quite lives up to that potential, with its tinny drum machine beats sounding like a pallid downgrade from the band’s dependable rhythm section. —Al Shipley, SPIN, 18 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

see depend

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb