adj Uncommon

believable

bih-LEE-vuhbl

Believable (adj) means Able to be believed; credible. Example: “The witness gave a believable account of what happened.”

adj

Able to be believed; credible.

"The witness gave a believable account of what happened."

How to use believable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething you can reasonably believe — it seems true or credible.

Easily confused with

credible → plausible →

more believable comparative, believabler comparative, most believable superlative, believablest superlative

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From Middle English bilevable, beleevable, equivalent to believe + -able.

Origin: Middle English

credible

unbelievable

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What does “believable” mean?

The word “believable” means able to be believed; credible. In plain terms, something you can reasonably believe — it seems true or credible.

How do you pronounce “believable”?

“Believable” is pronounced bih-LEE-vuhbl (/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “believable” in a sentence?

Here is “believable” used in a sentence: “The witness gave a believable account of what happened.”

What is the opposite of “believable”?

The opposite of “believable” — its antonyms — is unbelievable.

What part of speech is “believable”?

“Believable” is an adjective.

Is “believable” a common word?

“Believable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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