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believable
/bɪˈliːvəbəl/
plausible or credible
The story sounded believable, but I still doubted it.
The story seemed plausible, but I remained skeptical.
general
able to be believed or accepted as true or real
Her explanation was so believable that everyone accepted it.
Her explanation was so convincing that everyone believed it.
The movie's special effects were incredibly believable.
The movie's special effects were so realistic that they seemed real.
Often used to describe something that seems true or realistic, even if it is not necessarily factual.
Collocations
highly believablevery convincing or realisticnot believablenot convincing or realisticmake something believablemake something seem true or realistic
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'believable' to describe something that seems true or realistic, even if it is not necessarily factual. For example, 'The story was believable, but I still doubted it.'
Gold Rule
Rule of Thumb
Use 'believable' to describe something that seems true or realistic, even if it is not necessarily factual.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'believable,' from Old French 'creable,' from Latin 'credibilis,' meaning 'worthy of belief,' from 'credere' (to believe).
Usage Notes
Often used to describe stories, explanations, or performances that seem true or realistic, even if they are not necessarily factual. Can also describe people who are trustworthy or convincing.
Word Breakdown
believe
to accept something as true
root-able
capable of or worthy of
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