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Plausible

/ˈplɔːz.ə.bəl/

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely

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📖 Definitions of "Plausible"

adjective

1
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely
"a plausible excuse"
2
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
"a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion"
3
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

🔄 Synonyms of "Plausible"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
glibnoun	Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
slicknoun	Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
patnoun	To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
probablenoun	Likely or most likely to be true.
credible	Believable or plausible.
presumptive	Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
verisimilar	Appearing to be true or real; probable; likely.
believable	Capable of being believed; credible.
convincingnoun	Effective as proof or evidence.
arguable	That can be argued; that can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.
equiprobable	(mathematics, logic) Having equal probability, such as any number from 1 to 6 being the equiprobable outcome of the fair toss of fair dice.
likelynoun	Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

↔️ Antonyms of "Plausible"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
implausible	Not plausible; unlikely; dubious.
improbable	Not likely to happen.
unlikelynoun	Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Plausible"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
likely	Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
probable	Likely or most likely to be true.
verisimilar	Appearing to be true or real; probable; likely.
presumed	Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.
presumptive	Based on presumption or conjecture; inferred, likely, presumed.
credible	Believable or plausible.
believable	Capable of being believed; credible.
arguable	That can be argued; that can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.
convincing	Effective as proof or evidence.
glib	Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
equiprobable	(mathematics, logic) Having equal probability, such as any number from 1 to 6 being the equiprobable outcome of the fair toss of fair dice.
pat	Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
slick	Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
possible	(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
guessverb	To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate.
conceivable	Capable of being conceived or imagined.
cogent	Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
reasonable	Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
potentialnoun	A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
valid	Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.