ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Plausibly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Plausibly is an adverb meaning (manner) In a plausible manner.

Meaning

(manner) In a plausible manner.

More Meanings

  1. (modal) Probably; not falsifiably, based on available facts and general knowledge.

Example Sentences

Plausibly, she said she'd been working at the time.
She lied plausibly, but the police suspected her anyway.

Synonyms for plausibly

Depending on context, synonyms include believably, credibly, probably.

Antonyms for plausibly

Common opposites include implausibly, unbelievably, incredibly, improbably.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include believably, credibly, probably, presumably, convincingly, reasonably.

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