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

Patient Zero lies on a scanning bed, a human lab rat for the radical study of an ultra-potent chemical compound believed, even by some credible scientists, to connect us with alien intelligences. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026

Saudi Arabia, in particular, has pressed Palestinian leaders to reform, helped stabilize the Palestinian Authority financially, and treated the creation of a more credible Palestinian governing structure as essential to any regional agreement. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Bart Reed, long-time transit advocate and executive director of The Transit Coalition, also referenced Oliver-Ronceros as a credible candidate. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 16 July 2026

The health secretary has rejected studies involving millions of people over the past two decades which have concluded there is no credible link. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026