HyperDic: plausible

English > 2 senses of the word plausible:
ADJECTIVEallplausibleapparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
allplausiblegiven to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
plausible > pronunciation
Soundsplao'zahbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > plausible: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningapparently reasonable and valid, and truthful.
Example"a plausible excuse"
Narrowerarguablecapable of being supported by argument
glib, pat, slickHaving only superficial plausibility
See alsocredible, believablecapable of being believed
OppositeimplausibleHaving a quality that provokes disbelief
Spanishplausible, probable, verosímil
Catalanplausible
Nounsplausibility, plausiblenessapparent validity
Adverbsplausiblyeasy to believe on the basis of available evidence
English > plausible: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningGiven to or characterized by presenting specious arguments.
Example"a plausible liar"
Broaderinsincerelacking sincerity

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