Meaning & Definition of Reliable in English
English⟶
Reliable
/rɪlaɪəbəl/
adjective
1. Worthy of reliance or trust
- "A reliable source of information"
- "A dependable worker"
synonym:
- reliable,
- dependable
2. Worthy of being depended on
- "A dependable worker"
- "An honest working stiff"
- "A reliable sourcsfle of information"
- "He was true to his word"
- "I would be true for there are those who trust me"
synonym:
- dependable,
- honest,
- reliable,
- true(p)
3. Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
- "An authentic account by an eyewitness"
- "Reliable information"
synonym:
- authentic,
- reliable
Examples of using
Tom was normally very reliable and his absence from the meeting was inexplicable.
Unless there is reliable evidence for it, we should not believe anything.
Tom is very reliable.