C1adverbformalmediapolitics
US/ˈkred.ə.bli/
UK/ˈkred.ɪ.bli/
in a way that can be believed or trusted
In context
Nobody can credibly claim that the new system is cheaper than the old one.
The company must act quickly and credibly to win back customers' trust.
Several witnesses credibly reported seeing him near the bank that night.
Words that go with credibly
adverb + verb
- credibly claimNo one can credibly claim that the test was fair.
- credibly argueYou could credibly argue that the old design was better.
- credibly accusedHe was credibly accused of taking bribes.
- credibly denyThe government can no longer credibly deny the problem.
- credibly threatenA small country cannot credibly threaten a much larger one.