BELIEVABLE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word believable. (close relations)
believability
Best Alternative Words for BELIEVABLE
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credible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of being believed adjective satellite • (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous • appearing to merit belief or acceptance | ||||||||
plausible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing adjective satellite • given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments | ||||||||
acceptable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of acceptance or satisfactory adjective satellite • judged to be in conformity with approved usage • meeting requirements • adequate for the purpose | ||||||||
authentic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief • not counterfeit or copied | ||||||||
convincing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • causing one to believe the truth of something | ||||||||
feasible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are | ||||||||
likely | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • has a good chance of being the case or of coming about adverb • with considerable certainty; without much doubt adjective satellite • expected to become or be; in prospect • within the realm of credibility | ||||||||
possible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of happening or existing • existing in possibility noun • something that can be done • an applicant who might be suitable | ||||||||
probable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • likely but not certain to be or become true or real noun • an applicant likely to be chosen adjective satellite • apparently destined | ||||||||
reasonable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing reason or sound judgment adjective satellite • not excessive or extreme • marked by sound judgment; having good reason | ||||||||
reliable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||||||||
sound | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • financially secure and safe • in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay noun • the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause • the subjective sensation of hearing something • mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium • the sudden occurrence of an audible event • the audible part of a transmitted signal • (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language • a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water • a large ocean inlet or deep bay adjective satellite • exercising or showing good judgment • in excellent physical condition • logically valid • having legal efficacy or force • vigorous or severe • free from moral defect • (of sleep) deep and complete • complete; thorough verb • appear in a certain way • make a certain noise or sound • give off a certain sound or sounds • announce by means of a sound • utter with vibrating vocal chords • cause to sound • measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line | ||||||||
tenable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • based on sound reasoning or evidence | ||||||||
trustworthy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of trust or belief adjective satellite • taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations |