ˈkredəbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin credibilis, from credere + -ibilis -ible
1. : capable of being credited or believed : worthy of belief
credible information
: entitled to confidence : trustworthy
a credible witness
2. obsolete : credulous
3. obsolete : creditable , reputable
• cred·i·bly -blē, -li adverb