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plausible

/ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/adjective3 syllables

Plausible means: apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing.

Synonyms for plausible10

adjective, as in apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

arguable, glib, pat, slick, credible, believable

adjective, as in given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments

insincere

also used for plausible

reasonable, tenable, specious

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Opposites of plausible

implausible

What does plausible mean?2

adjective

1

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing“a plausible excuse”

2

given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments“a plausible liar”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Plausible in a sentence

  • Your explanation sounds plausible, but it just doesn't hold water.Zifre
  • Very simple was my explanation, and plausible enough—as most wrong theories are!Hybrid
  • What is plausible in a certain culture may not be plausible in another culture.unknown
  • I still think that's the most plausible reason.CK
  • I still think that that's the most plausible reason.CK
  • The plausible deniability associated with hacking has ushered in an era of cyber warfare.User82312
  • Two theories occur to me; both seem plausible.shekitten
  • I accuse the politicians of starting a war without plausible motive.Nylez

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