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 window is not unlimited Some credible estimates place Artificial General Intelligence — systems more capable than humans across most domains — as early as 2030. —Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 30 May 2026

No one credible thinks of the Crime Lab as partisan or slanted. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Before Chula Vista grants land on generous terms, the public should see a credible financial model. —Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026

Scammers often include real names or titles to make fake messages feel credible. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2026