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 of believable

• plausible
• credible

Examples of believable in a Sentence

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet its fidelity to the truth of each idiosyncratic character makes the show’s whiplash narrative feel believable. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

Her account is completely believable and completely devastating. — Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

While there's no title on the line, McGregor's reputation and status as a viable and believable threat is in question. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Scammers can use it to make their tricks feel more believable. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for believable

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