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

There was also the opportunity to have musical fighting sequences and K-pop concerts, where the performances have to be believable enough to attract such a large fanbase. —Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 20 June 2025

Led by production designer Anthony Gasparro, set decorator Amy Silver, and location manager Joseph Mullaney, the A24 film’s creative team was deliberate about one thing: making each apartment not only cinematic but believable. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 June 2025

The resentments shared by some of Tom’s former acquaintances are believable enough but never cut very far below the surface. —Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025

For instance, comedian Bill Cosby was once considered a bankable, believable spokesman. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for believable

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