believable

adjective

be·​liev·​able bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 

: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability

believability

bə-ˌlē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

believably

bə-ˈlē-və-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• credible
• creditable
• likely
• plausible
• presumptive
• probable

Examples of believable in a Sentence

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline

Recent Examples on the Web

In this moment, master and apprentice finally talk as equals, their long-standing friendship much more believable than the implausible romance that's allegedly the root of the Republic's demise. —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Misleading real or generated images can make false claims seem more believable and even cause people to misremember real events. —Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025

With technology becoming more complex and scams more believable, seniors face a uniquely dangerous combination of high financial risk and low digital defense. —Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Fatu can work with a wide variety of opponents, generates organic reactions every week and has a believable character. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for believable

• achievable
• conceivable
• perceivable
• receivable
• retrievable
• inconceivable
• irretrievable
• unbelievable