plausible
1. [ adjective ] apparently reasonable and valid
Related terms: implausible arguable glib credible
2. [ adjective ] within the realm of credibility
Synonyms: likely
Examples:

"not a very likely excuse" "a plausible story"

Related terms: credible
3. [ adjective ] likely but not certain to be or become true or real
Synonyms: probable likely
Examples:

"a likely result" "he foresaw a probable loss"

Related terms: improbable presumed verisimilar presumptive equiprobable
4. [ adjective ] appearing to merit belief or acceptance
Synonyms: credible
Examples:

"a credible witness" "a plausible story"

Related terms: convincing
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