believable

adjective

be·​liev·​able bə-ˈlē-və-bəl How to pronounce believable (audio)
: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability
believability noun
believably adverb

Examples of believable in a Sentence

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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To me, one of the most critical parts of it was making a believable bond between Danny and Lena. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025 Both Maika Monroe and Bill Skarsgård, as well as Jeffrey Donovan and Kyra Sedgwick, make for believable couples in the film, which only makes everything more enjoyable to watch. Vanessa Maki, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025 When these pillars are strong, results tend to look believable in daylight, hold up under close conversation distance, and remain easy to maintain over time. Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 Losing 1-0 to Lille in the Europa League, Roma were awarded a lifeline in the 85th minute, only to squander it in barely believable fashion by seeing three penalties in a row saved. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for believable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of believable was in the 14th century

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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believable. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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