Synonyms of credible

credible

adjective

ˈkre-də-bəl 

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

it's at least a credible explanation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of credible

The question everyone is asking is whether Coxon's warning is credible, and if so, is Congress ready to act? — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

That’s a big part of why the person on the screen feels credible to your teen. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

That mixed picture will push credible brands to reframe their value around biofeedback and technique rather than raw strength gains. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Its role is to make a credible technical determination matter. — Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026