| ADJECTIVE | all | plausible | apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | plausible | given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments |
| Sounds | plao'zahbahl | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl... | |
| Meaning | apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "a plausible excuse" | |
| Narrower | arguable | capable of being supported by argument |
| glib, pat, slick | Having only superficial plausibility | |
| See also | credible, believable | capable of being believed |
| Opposite | implausible | Having a quality that provokes disbelief |
| Spanish | plausible, probable, verosímil | |
| Catalan | plausible | |
| Nouns | plausibility, plausibleness | apparent validity |
| Adverbs | plausibly | easy to believe on the basis of available evidence |
| Meaning | Given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "a plausible liar" | |
| Broader | insincere | lacking sincerity |
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