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 Fort Lauderdale Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for credible information leading to Sophie’s recovery. —Kyani Reid, NBC news, 20 May 2026

So, too, did every woman who was told her version of events was hysterical, unreliable, too emotional to be credible — and wrote it down anyway. —Monica Lewinsky, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026

Humans were the only species with a strong and statistically credible rightward bias. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026

Actions on a wide range of difficult topics are most credible and durable when they are supported by processes that are fair and have integrity. —Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026