credible

/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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.