adjective

plausible

/ˈplɔːzəbəl/ · say it: PLAW·zuh·buhl

seeming reasonable or probable

In Sophisticated Everyday

seeming reasonable or probable

In Formal & Academic

seeming reasonable

In Debate & Persuasion

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1. (adjective) seeming reasonable and likely to be true, even though you are not certain

2. (adjective) appearing honest and trustworthy, but perhaps not really so

Examples

1. His explanation for being late seems plausible, though I'm not completely sure.
2. The con artist gave a plausible story that tricked many investors.

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plausible

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