reliable
1. [ adjective ] worthy of reliance or trust
Synonyms: dependable
Examples:

"a reliable source of information" "a dependable worker"

Related terms: unreliable unreliable tested certain true undeviating straight faithful trustworthy
2. [ adjective ] worthy of being depended on
Synonyms: honest dependable true
Examples:

"a dependable worker" "an honest working stiff" "a reliable source of information" "he was true to his word" "I would be true for there are those who trust me"

Related terms: trustworthy
3. [ adjective ] conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
Synonyms: authentic faithful
Examples:

"an authentic account by an eyewitness" "reliable information"

Related terms: trustworthy
Similar spelling:   reliably
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