believable

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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

believability

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noun

be·​liev·​abil·​i·​ty bə-ˌlē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

bē-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being believable

advertising exists basically on a foundation of believability

—C. B. Larrabee

Synonyms of believable

Adjective

• plausible
• credible

Examples of believable in a Sentence

Adjective

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Skills become much more believable when they're supported by results. —Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

The biggest concern are realistic-looking visuals that subtly distort scientific details while remaining believable enough to pass initial review. —Nan Li, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

By creating a full and believable character—which adds depth to the story—Ahmad also adds tension. —Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Making that fantasy feel believable required far more than putting Lestat in leather and handing him a microphone. —Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for believable

• achievable
• conceivable
• perceivable
• receivable
• retrievable
• inconceivable
• irretrievable
• unbelievable