credible
/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Believable or plausible.
Adjective
Examples
credible alibi
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Dependable, trustworthy, or reliable.
Adjective
Examples
credible sources
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “credible” mean?
Believable or plausible.
Is “credible” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.