plausible

Meaning

1. Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.
2. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
3. (obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Opposite of

implausible, incredible, unbelievable, far-fetched

Synonyms

believable

credible

likely

reasonable

probable

authentic

specious

convincing

fair

right

natural

acceptable

but then

cogent

commendable

compelling

conceivable

correct

credibly

creditable

cunning

fit

fitting

forceful

imaginable

impressive

justifiable

laudable

logical

meet

ostensibly

persuasive

possible

potent

practical

praiseworthy

presumably

proper

rational

real

reassuring

reliable

resourceful

salubrious

seemly

soft-spoken

strong

suitable

true

truthful

Translations

plausível

aannemelijk

plausibel

waarschijnlijk

plausible

vraisemblable

plausible

glaubhaft

creíble

verosímil

geloofwaardig

plausibile

eingängig

αληθοφανής

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/

Etymology

From Latin plausibilis (“deserving applause, praiseworthy, acceptable, pleasing”), from the participle stem of plaudere (“to applaud”).