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DEPENDABLE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word dependable. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dependable. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEPENDABLE

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reliable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

faithful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• steadfast in affection or allegiance

• not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend

noun

• any loyal and steadfast following

• a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

adjective satellite

• marked by fidelity to an original

firm
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

adverb

• with resolute determination

adjective satellite

• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• not soft or yielding to pressure

• strong and sure

• not subject to revision or change

• (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling

• not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

• securely established

• possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue

• securely fixed in place

• unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

verb

• become taut or tauter

• make taut or tauter

loyal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• steadfast in allegiance or duty

• inspired by love for your country

adjective satellite

• unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

responsible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

adjective satellite

• being the agent or cause

• having an acceptable credit rating

solid
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous

• entirely of one substance with no holes inside

noun

• matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

• the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape

• a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume

adjective satellite

• characterized by good substantial quality

• of one substance or character throughout

• uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks

• providing abundant nourishment

• of good quality and condition; solidly built

• not soft or yielding to pressure

• having length, breadth and thickness

• impenetrable for the eye

• financially dependable

• of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial

• meriting respect or esteem

• of the same color throughout

• acting together as a single undiversified whole

steadfast
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• firm and dependable especially in loyalty

trustworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of trust or belief

adjective satellite

• taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations

good
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

• morally admirable

noun

• benefit

• moral excellence or admirableness

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes

adverb

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

adjective satellite

• having the normally expected amount

• deserving of esteem and respect

• promoting or enhancing well-being

• agreeable or pleasing

• of moral excellence

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• thorough

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• financially safe

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• resulting favorably

• exerting force or influence

• capable of pleasing

• appealing to the mind

• in excellent physical condition

• tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

• not forged

• not left to spoil

• generally admired

honest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

adjective satellite

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

rock-steady
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• consistent in performance or behavior

safe
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from danger or the risk of harm

• having reached a base without being put out

noun

• strongbox where valuables can be safely kept

• a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests

• contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

adjective satellite

• (of an undertaking) secure from risk

• financially safe

secure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

steady-going
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• consistent in performance or behavior

true
adjectiveadj
adjective

• consistent with fact or reality; not false

• expressing or given to expressing the truth

noun

• proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment

adverb

• as acknowledged

adjective satellite

• accurately placed or thrown

• devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth

• conforming to definitive criteria

• worthy of being depended on

• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

• rightly so called

• determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles

• having a legally established claim

• in tune; accurate in pitch

• accurately fitted; level

verb

• make level, square, balanced, or concentric

Best Hypernyms For DEPENDABLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dependable, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
faithful reliable responsible solid steady trustworthy

Alternatives for RELIABLE

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