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

But the controversy raises a broader—and perhaps more uncomfortable—question that examines if in the influencer era, what makes people credible? —Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Standing with Mayor Mamdani at NYPD headquarters in lower Manhattan, Tisch said there are no credible threats to the parade. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

The family is also asking people to avoid spreading misinformation about the case online and instead contact investigators directly with credible tips. —Monique John, CBS News, 27 May 2026

Codependent superpowers The truce between Beijing and Washington might be more durable this time as both sides now possess more credible economic deterrents against each other. —Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026