dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of dependable

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite often leaning into the weird and wonderful on screen, Emma Stone’s red-carpet looks stick to the classic Hollywood school of styling, with a dependable rotation of Louis Vuitton gowns and the occasional Gwyneth-in-green homage. —Olivia Allen, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025

Also, the port selection covers daily add-ons, while wireless connections stay dependable. —PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025

The Leonids are a dependable yearly shower, producing about 10-15 meteors per hour during its peak, according to NASA. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025

The Cougars have been much more dependable in getting off the field compared to the Horned Frogs, and the ability to string drives together will be essential, as chunk plays could come at a premium. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

depend + -able

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dependable

• spendable
• amendable
• commendable
• expendable
• extendable
• undependable

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb