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
• sophistical
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of credible

Additional awards in Afghanistan, including awards targeting healthcare, were terminated based on longstanding and credible concerns that U.S. foreign assistance funding was benefiting the Taliban, a Foreign Terrorist Organization. —Ted Koppel, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025

Apparently, the fact Soto delivered a credible, honest answer is not good enough for a number of Talkies. —Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025

When customers see consistent, credible engagement, retention and revenue follow. —Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025

According to his lawyers, no credible evidence was provided to support the claim. —Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025