Synonyms of plausible

plausible

adjective

ˈplȯ-zə-bəl 

as in credible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

it's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species

Synonyms & Similar Words

• credible
• probable
• possible
• compelling
• believable
• reasonable
• convincing
• conclusive
• likely
• reliable
• acceptable
• presumptive
• practical
• creditable
• satisfying
• effective
• strong
• persuasive
• conceivable
• cogent
• decisive
• telling
• imaginable
• dependable
• forceful
• trustworthy
• specious
• cogitable
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plausible

And one of the anecdotes that Bird tells in this book is how President Eisenhower kept coming up with very convincing, very ingenious, plausible arguments for not taking on [Senator] Joe McCarthy directly. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Taylor-Davies said the science behind the treatment is plausible and the early results promising, but the products are being marketed more aggressively than they have been tested. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The near-term arc breaks into three plausible scenarios, and each carries a decision for shoppers, investors and small retailers watching from the sidelines. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

That’s why the Phillies’ Gage Wood idea is both silly and plausible. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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