believable — Capable of being believed; convincing or credible in appearance or character.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Capable of being believed; convincing or credible in appearance or character.
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈliːvəbəl/
Example Sentences
- His story about meeting aliens was not very believable.
- The movie's special effects made the dinosaurs look believable.
- She gave a believable performance as a worried mother.
believable
ADJECTIVE[/bɪˈliːvəbəl/]
Capable of being believed; convincing or credible in appearance or character.
Capable of being believed; convincing or credible in appearance or character.
When evidence is retrievable and achievable, truth becomes believable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English belyfan meaning 'to have faith in' combined with the suffix -able. The root 'believe' comes from be- (thoroughly) + lief (dear, pleasant), literally meaning 'to hold dear.'
Breakdown
be- (thoroughly, completely) + lief (dear, beloved) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His story about meeting aliens was not very believable.”
“The movie's special effects made the dinosaurs look believable.”
“She gave a believable performance as a worried mother.”
“His excuse about being late because he was rescuing a cat from a tree was surprisingly believable.”
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