adv
C1
Advanced
credibly
Credibly (adv) means In a way that can be believed.
adv
1
In a way that can be believed.
"He was in a position to commit to a credibly conservative monetary policy."
"A suitor can credibly signal his love for a woman by offering her an expensive and extravagant gift."
2
Used before a statement to show it is thought true, though not yet confirmed.
"Perhaps, and more credibly, he meant that, had he been at the department, he would have ensured that the president expressly cleared that instruction."
— Frank W. Brecher, American Diplomacy and the Israeli War of Independence (2013)
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like credibly.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for credibly
visibly
possibly
forcibly
terribly
horribly
sensibly
inaudibly
ostensibly
incredibly
impossibly
responsibly
See all rhymes for credibly →
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of credibly?
"credibly" (adv) means in a way that can be believed.
What is another word for credibly?
Other words for "credibly" include believably, probably, plausibly.
What is the opposite of credibly?
The opposite of "credibly" is incredibly.
What are the different meanings of credibly?
"credibly" has 2 main meanings: 1. In a way that can be believed; 2. Used before a statement to show it is thought true, though not yet confirmed.
