credible

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective capable of being believed
  2. adjective (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous
  3. adjective appearing to merit belief or acceptance

Etymology

From Middle English credible, borrowed from Middle French credible, from Latin crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”); see credit.

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Synonyms

believable

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