adjective
worthy of belief
the author's bizarre characterizations are hardly believable
Synonyms: colorable, credible, creditable, plausible
Related Word: likely, possible, probable, tenable; conceivable, rational, reasonable; presumable, supposable; unquestionable; convincing, impressive, persuasive, satisfying; meaningful, solid, substantial
Contrasted words: improbable, unlikely; doubtable, doubtful, dubious, fishy, questionable, specious; implausible, incredible; inconceivable, untenable; fabulous, mythological
Antonyms: unbelievable