adj
credible
KREH-duhbl
adj
1
Able to be believed; convincing.
"The alibi seemed credible until the timeline was checked."
"They need a credible plan before investors will commit any money."
2
Trustworthy or reliable.
"She is a credible source within the industry."
How to Use Credible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBelievable, or worthy of trust.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "creditable" (deserving praise) or "credulous" (too easily believing things).
Easily confused with
creditable
credulous
Word Forms
more credible comparative, most credible superlative
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Etymology
From Latin credibilis, "worthy of belief", from credere, "to believe" — the same root behind "credit" and "credence".