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

Venice Golden Lion Winners : Photos Of The Festival’s Top Films Through The Years Those characters, some more likable than others but all entirely believable, rub gently against each other in a constant play of tensions and doubts. —Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024

Back then, unfinished production work for the VFX-heavy finale was cited, which was believable. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

This raises the incredibly hilarious— and totally believable — possibility that Trump thinks he’s actually secured Swift’s endorsement. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024

Similarly, while making Trap, Shyamalan realized the best way to make the concert believable on film was to put one on for real. —Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above