Believable

bɪˈliːvəbl

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being believed; plausible or credible.

Her explanation of the events was so detailed that it seemed believable.

Not likely to be thought of as false or improbable.

He gave a believable account of what happened during the storm.

Convincing enough to be accepted as true.

The actors delivered their lines with such conviction that the story felt completely believable.

From believe + able

hard to believe

difficult to accept as true.

believable explanation

a reason or story that can reasonably be accepted.

believe

to accept as true or real.

credibility

the quality of being trusted and believed.

Legit

That story sounds legit.

On the level

He's on the level; you can trust what he says.