Credibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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credibly

 

[ ˈkrɛdɪbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

trustworthy manner

Credibly means in a way that is believable or reliable. It is often used to describe someone’s ability to present information that can be trusted. When someone speaks or acts credibly, they are perceived as honest and truthful, contributing to their overall reputation. This term is frequently applied in contexts such as journalism, research, and law, where the reliability of information is paramount.

Synonyms

believably, reliably, trustworthily

Examples of usage

  • She presented her findings credibly during the conference.
  • The witness testified credibly in court, influencing the jury's decision.
  • The article was written credibly, earning the trust of its readers.

Translations

Translations of the word "credibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credivelmente

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीयता से

🇩🇪 glaubwürdig

🇮🇩 dengan kredibilitas

🇺🇦 достовірно

🇵🇱 wiarygodnie

🇯🇵 信頼性を持って

🇫🇷 de manière crédible

🇪🇸 de manera creíble

🇹🇷 güvenilir bir şekilde

🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل موثوق

🇨🇿 věrohodně

🇸🇰 dôveryhodne

🇨🇳 可信地

🇸🇮 verodostojno

🇮🇸 trúverðugt

🇰🇿 сенімді түрде

🇬🇪 სარწმუნოდ

🇦🇿 etibarlı şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera creíble

Etymology

The word 'credibly' comes from the Latin root 'credere', which means 'to believe'. It evolved into the Middle English 'credibil', which conveyed the sense of being worthy of belief. Over time, the term broadened in usage and became widely used in various languages, particularly in English, to describe something that is done in a manner that can be taken as true or reliable. The suffix '-ly' transforms the adjective 'credible' into an adverb, allowing it to modify verbs and describe the manner in which an action is performed. This development reflects the importance of credibility in communication, especially in fields where trust and integrity are crucial.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,516, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.