C1adjectivelawmedia
US/ˈkred.ə.bəl/
UK/ˈkred.ɪ.bəl/
able to be believed or trusted
In context
The court found the witness credible and her account consistent.
Journalists should check that their sources are credible.
The opposition has failed to offer a credible alternative to the government's plan.
Words that go with credible
adjective + noun
- credible evidenceThere is no credible evidence that the vaccine causes the disease.
- credible threatPolice said there was no credible threat to the concert.
- credible sourceOnly share news that comes from a credible source.
- credible alternativeElectric buses are now a credible alternative to diesel.
- credible witnessThe defense argued that he was not a credible witness.
adverb + adjective
- highly credibleThe report is based on highly credible data.