believably

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /bɪˈliːvəblɪ/

KK: /bɪˈlivəbli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is easy to believe or accept as true.

Example

She explained the situation so believably that everyone trusted her.

Conversation

Did you see that new movie last night?

Yeah, I did! The plot was really engaging.

I thought the characters were portrayed believably too.

Absolutely! It made the story feel more real.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

plausibly

credibly

convincingly

Antonyms

implausibly

unbelievably

incredibly

Root Explanation

Believably → It is formed from "believe" (from Old English "beliefe", meaning to accept as true) and the suffix "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "believably" means in a manner that can be accepted as true or credible.

Memory Tip

Think of 'believe' as accepting something as true, and '-ably' means in a way that can be. So, believably means something can be accepted as true.

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