believable

adjective

be·​liev·​able bə-ˈlē-və-bəl How to pronounce believable (audio)
Synonyms of believablenext
: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability
believability
bə-ˌlē-və-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce believable (audio)
noun
believably
bə-ˈlē-və-blē How to pronounce believable (audio)
adverb

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Examples of believable in a Sentence

she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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But what makes this all so interesting and all so believable is the way Morant and Lillard are interacting. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 The 460-mile range estimate is entirely believable, even with little attention given to driving efficiently. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026 More detailed personal information can help make the approach believable. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Apple has formed a habit of releasing new MacBooks closer to Halloween, so the new report seems quite believable. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for believable

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of believable was in the 14th century

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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believable. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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