Synonyms of credible

credible

adjective

ˈkre-də-bəl 

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

it's at least a credible explanation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of credible

The state attorney general’s office concluded there was no credible evidence that an attack had ever occurred, and its investigation found no DNA, witnesses or other evidence to confirm Mangum’s story. —Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024

The state attorney general's office concluded there was no credible evidence an attack ever occurred, and its investigation found no DNA, witness or other evidence to confirm Mangum's story. —CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024

Mainly through a combination of meaningful incentives for, and credible threats against, our enemies, frenemies, allies and would-be friends. —Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024

But to hear the top ranks of the Biden campaign profess, there were zero credible conversations to prepare for the dramatic next steps of Biden bowing out of the race and effectively swapping his name with Vice President Kamala Harris on ballots. —Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024