Credible
'krɛdəbəl
Definitions
Believable; trustworthy; convincing.
'krɛdəbəl
Capable of being believed; convincing.
The news report provided a credible account of the events.
💡 Simply: Something that is credible is like when your friend tells you a story, and you think they're telling the truth. It seems real and makes sense! Like if your teacher says the sky is blue, you believe her because she’s a credible source.
👶 For kids: Something that is credible is something you can believe!
More Examples
She presented a credible argument, supported by solid facts.
The evidence was credible enough to convict the suspect.
How It's Used
"The journalist provided credible evidence to support his claims."
"The witness's testimony was considered credible by the jury."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Latin *credibilis* 'worthy of belief', from *credere* 'to believe'. The word has been in use since the late 16th century.
The word 'credible' has been used in legal and religious contexts to assess the truthfulness of statements or evidence.
Memory tip
Think of something that can be *credited* with being true.
Word Origin
"to believe"