Synonyms for believable
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Capable of being believed; credible.
Example sentences
- credible It wasn't true, but at first it sounded credible.
- plausible I still think that that's the most plausible reason.
- trustworthy He is a good fellow for sure, but not trustworthy.
- creditable Tom made a creditable attempt at dissuading Mary, but she was determined.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| believable | rising | |
| credible | rising | |
| plausible | rising | |
| trustworthy | rising | |
| creditable | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- likely2
- 8 letters
- credible3
- 9 letters
- plausible3
- 10 letters
- creditable4
- 11 letters
- trustworthy3, presumptive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (likely2 = 2 syllables).