PLAUSIBLE
Dictionary entry overview: What does plausible mean? • PLAUSIBLE (adjective)
The adjective PLAUSIBLE has 2 senses:
1. apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
2. given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
Familiarity information: PLAUSIBLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PLAUSIBLE (adjective)
Meaning:
Apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
Context example:
a plausible excuse
Similar:
arguable (capable of being supported by argument)
glib; pat; slick (having only superficial plausibility)
Also:
believable; credible (capable of being believed)
Antonym:
implausible (having a quality that provokes disbelief)
Meaning:
Given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
Context example:
a plausible liar
Similar:
insincere (lacking sincerity)
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