credible

[kred-uh-buh l] /ˈkrɛd ə bəl/
adjective
1.
capable of being believed; believable:
a credible statement.
2.
worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy:
a credible witness.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin crēdibilis, equivalent to crēd(ere) to believe + -ibilis -ible
Related forms
credibility, credibleness, noun
credibly, adverb
noncredible, adjective
noncredibleness, noun
noncredibly, adverb
Can be confused
credible, creditable.
credible, credulous.
Synonyms
1. plausible, likely, reasonable, tenable.
Examples from the web for credible
  • In addition, there is no credible information to suggest that any evidence is being hidden from the public's eye.
  • It has energized research into global health, made that work a credible career choice and attracted politicians to the cause.
  • The notions of the beginning and the end of the world entertained by our forefathers are no longer credible.
  • As to the theory itself, it is scarcely more credible than its interjectional counterpart.
  • Given the current recession, this interpretation is all the more credible.
  • But it might be harder to apply for full time jobs and seem credible without this kind of experience.
  • It is great when they can post video from credible sources to make the point or links to valid websites not some blog.
  • Most targets of bullies are trying to do a credible job.
  • So far, the various governments have failed to mount a really credible coordinated response.
  • Master narratives are no longer fashionable, because they no longer seem credible, even to old believers.
British Dictionary definitions for credible

credible

/ˈkrɛdɪbəl/
adjective
1.
capable of being believed
2.
trustworthy or reliable: the latest claim is the only one to involve a credible witness
Derived Forms
credibleness, noun
credibly, adverb
Word Origin
C14: from Latin crēdibilis, from Latin crēdere to believe
Word Origin and History for credible
adj.

"believable," late 14c., from Latin credibilis "worthy to be believed," from credere (see credo). Related: Credibly.