dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• calculable
• good
• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• secure
• solid
• steady
• sure
• tried
• tried-and-true
• true
• trustable
• trustworthy
• trusty

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

Not that long ago, dependable Big Bear accommodation options were limited to cabin rentals, but a few hotels have opened recently and with reasonable rates. —Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024

The Builder—Driven By Serotonin Builders are grounded, dependable and deeply influenced by serotonin—the neurotransmitter that promotes calmness, order and a sense of tradition. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see depend

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb