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

Making that shift believable involves the show’s unique visual style. — Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Contestants paired up to create performances that told a believable story and convinced the judges of their connection. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Scammers often use one accurate detail to make a much larger lie feel believable. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Every role pushes you to become stronger, more athletic or more believable. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for believable

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