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   Plau·si·ble

   /ˈplôzəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable: "a plausible explanation"
   • ▪ (of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive: "a plausible liar"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (also in the sense ‘deserving applause or approval’): from Latin plausibilis, from plaus- ‘applauded’, from the verb plaudere.

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   Definitions of plausible. adjective. apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful. “a plausible excuse” synonyms: believable, credible. capable of being believed. arguable. capable of being supported by argument. glib, pat, slick. having only superficial plausibility. see more. adjective. given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments.

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   2 days ago · adjective. 1. having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable. a plausible excuse. a plausible plot. 2. well-spoken and apparently, but often deceptively, worthy of confidence or trust. a plausible commentator. SYNONYMS 1. plausible, specious describe that which has the appearance of ...

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   plausible. adjective. /ˈplɔːzəbl/. /ˈplɔːzəbl/. (of an excuse or explanation) reasonable and likely to be true. Her story sounded perfectly plausible. The only plausible explanation is that he forgot. opposite implausible. Extra Examples.

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   adj. 1. Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse. 2. Persuasive or ingratiating, especially in an effort to deceive. [Latin plausibilis, deserving applause, from plausus, past participle of plaudere, to applaud .] plau′si·bil′i·ty, plau′si·ble·ness n. plau′si·bly adv.

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   plausibly. adverb He argued very plausibly that the claims were true. See plausible in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Definition of plausible adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse. Wiktionary. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious. A plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion. Wiktionary. More Adjective Definitions (1) Synonyms: reasonable. oily. colorable. specious. probable. credible. valid.

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   Jan 27, 2024 · Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely. a plausible excuse.