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Definitions for Believable

[1] to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.
[2] to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to.
[3] to have confidence in the assertions of (a person).
[4] to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border.
[5] to suppose or assume; understand (usually followed by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town.
[6] believe in , to be persuaded of the truth or existence of: to believe in Zoroastrianism; to believe in ghosts. to have faith in the reliability, honesty, benevolence, etc., of: I can help only if you believe in me.
[7] make believe . make1(def 68) .
[8] (tr; may take a clause as object) to accept (a statement, supposition, or opinion) as true I believe God exists
[9] (tr) to accept the statement or opinion of (a person) as true
[10] (intr foll by in ) to be convinced of the truth or existence (of) to believe in fairies
[11] (intr) to have religious faith
[12] (when tr, takes a clause as object) to think, assume, or suppose I believe that he has left already
[13] (tr; foll by of; used with can, could, would, etc ) to think that someone is able to do (a particular action) I wouldn't have believed it of him

Words related to Believable

believecredible, satisfying, persuasive, convincing, plausible, reasonable, conceivable, authentic, aboveboard, acceptable, creditable, fiduciary, honest-to-God, imaginable, impressive, likely, possible, presumable, presumptive, probable

Words nearby Believable

believebelgrano, belgravia, belial, belie, belief, believe, believe it or not, believe one's ears, believing, belike, belinda

Origin of Believable

e1150–1200; Middle English bileven, equivalent to bi- be- + leven, Old English (Anglian) gelēfan (cognate with Dutch gelooven, German glauben, Gothic galaubjan )

Other words from Believable

be·liev·a·bil·i·ty , be·liev·a·ble·ness , noun
be·liev·a·ble , adjective
be·liev·a·bly , adverb
be·liev·er , noun
be·liev·ing·ly , adverb
half-be·lieved , adjective
half-be·liev·ing , adjective
pre·be·lieve , verb, pre·be·lieved, pre·be·liev·ing.
pre·be·liev·er , noun
su·per·be·liev·a·ble , adjective
su·per·be·liev·a·ble·ness , noun
su·per·be·liev·a·bly , adverb
well-be·lieved , adjective

Word origin for Believable

eOld English beliefan

Synonyms for Believable

authentic, conceivable, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, reasonable, satisfying, aboveboard, acceptable, colorable, credential, creditable, fiduciary, honest-to-god, imaginable, impressive, likely, possible, presumable, presumptive, probable, rational, reliable, straight, supposable, tenable, tried, trusty, unquestionable, up front