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Believable: meaning, definitions and examples

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believable

 

[ bɪˈliːvəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in storytelling

Capable of being believed; credible or plausible.

Synonyms

convincing, credible, credible, plausible, trustworthy

Examples of usage

  • The plot of the movie was so believable that I was completely engrossed in the story.
  • Her performance was so believable that it brought tears to the eyes of the audience.
  • The witness gave a believable account of the incident, which helped the police solve the case.
  • The special effects in the movie were incredibly believable, making the audience feel like they were part of the action.
  • A good actor can make even the most unbelievable story seem believable through their performance.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy.

Synonyms

convincing, credible, dependable, reliable, trustworthy

Examples of usage

  • His explanation seemed believable, and we trusted him to lead the team.
  • The company's track record is impeccable, making them a believable partner for future projects.
  • She has a believable aura of sincerity that makes people naturally trust her.
  • The evidence presented in court was strong and believable, leading to a conviction.
  • In order to be a successful leader, you need to be believable and inspire trust in your team.

Translations

Translations of the word "believable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crível

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीय (vishvasniya)

🇩🇪 glaubwürdig

🇮🇩 dapat dipercaya

🇺🇦 правдоподібний

🇵🇱 wiarygodny

🇯🇵 信じられる (shinjirareru)

🇫🇷 crédible

🇪🇸 creíble

🇹🇷 inanılır

🇰🇷 믿을 수 있는 (mideul su inneun)

🇸🇦 معقول (ma'qūl)

🇨🇿 uvěřitelný

🇸🇰 uveriteľný

🇨🇳 可信 (kěxìn)

🇸🇮 verodostojen

🇮🇸 trúverðugur

🇰🇿 сенімді

🇬🇪 სარწმუნო (sartsmuno)

🇦🇿 inanılır

🇲🇽 creíble

Etymology

The word 'believable' originated from the verb 'believe,' which dates back to the 12th century in Middle English. The addition of the suffix '-able' creates the adjective form, meaning 'capable of being believed.' Over time, 'believable' has become a common term in English language usage, particularly in the context of storytelling and credibility. It is a versatile word that conveys the idea of trustworthiness and credibility in various situations.

See also: belief, beliefs, believability, believe, believer, believers, disbelieve, disbeliever, disbelieving, nonbeliever, nonbelieving, unbelievability, unbelievable, unbelievably, unbelieving, unbelievingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,559, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.