credible
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Able to be believed or trusted.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
believable
trustworthy
Antonyms
Usage notes
"Credible" and "incredible" are opposites, but "credible" is used far more often in formal writing about evidence and sources.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The witness gave a _____ account of what she had seen."
Answer: credible
In your own words, what does "credible" mean?
Able to be believed or trusted.
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