Synonyms of believable

believable

adjective

bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plausible
• credible
• compelling
• probable
• possible
• convincing
• creditable
• likely
• reasonable
• conclusive
• reliable
• presumptive
• acceptable
• effective
• practical
• satisfying
• persuasive
• cogent
• strong
• telling
• decisive
• conceivable
• trustworthy
• forceful
• imaginable
• dependable
• specious
• cogitable
• sophistical
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlikely
• implausible
• incredible
• improbable
• unbelievable
• impossible
• ridiculous
• absurd
• doubtful
• questionable
• preposterous
• fantastic
• outlandish
• dubious
• flimsy
• far-fetched
• unplausible
• fantastical
• inconceivable
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• uncertain
• suspicious
• skeptical
• suspect
• unsure
• useless
• hopeless
• unworkable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of believable

Everybody who played their role was exceptionally believable. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025

Allow that to soak in for at least 10 minutes, then wipe away the excess before applying lipstick — this will ensure an even application for a more believable nude lip. —Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025

In some cases, the accounts are highly believable, having been hacked from a real teenager or curated with photos over months. —Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025

While the depth of their allyship doesn’t quite feel believable, Gemmell and Ridley do their best to sell it as part of Campbell’s collection of action tropes. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025