Synonyms of believable

believable

adjective

bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plausible
• credible
• compelling
• probable
• possible
• convincing
• creditable
• likely
• reasonable
• conclusive
• reliable
• presumptive
• acceptable
• effective
• practical
• satisfying
• persuasive
• cogent
• strong
• telling
• decisive
• conceivable
• trustworthy
• forceful
• imaginable
• dependable
• specious
• cogitable
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlikely
• implausible
• incredible
• improbable
• unbelievable
• impossible
• ridiculous
• absurd
• doubtful
• questionable
• preposterous
• fantastic
• outlandish
• dubious
• flimsy
• far-fetched
• unplausible
• inconceivable
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• uncertain
• suspicious
• skeptical
• suspect
• unsure
• useless
• hopeless
• unworkable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of believable

Hartnett is believable in the hubby role, although — without spoilers — this character is becoming a bit of a cliché in this genre. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Elite American paratroopers would make an imminent Allied invasion utterly believable. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Hannah Frampton is a flirty and believable Katherina Cavalieri, and McKenna Marmolejo as Constanze who movingly portrays Mozart’s wife, who has to deal with the fall out after all the fun shuts down. — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

Adapted from a story by Henry Bates, the drama is an intriguing science fantasy, made believable by touches of genuine humor and the faint suggestion of a romance between a pretty American widow and a mysterious visitor from another planet. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026