credible
adjective/ˈkrɛdɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #5,539 most common English word
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing and trustworthy.
Example sentence
The witness gave testimony that the jury found completely credible.
Synonyms & related words
- believable
- convincing
- trustworthy
- plausible
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