believably meaning

UK US

believably (adverb): in a believable manner.

believably has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

believably as an adverb

  1. in a believable manner
    • he acted believably sincere

    Opposite: unbelievably

    Related forms: believable

  2. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
    • he talked plausibly before the committee
    • he will probably win the election

    Synonyms: credibly, plausibly, probably

    Related forms: believable

Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in LY · 10-letter words

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