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credibly

/ˈkrɛd.ə.bli/
cred · i · bly
Adjective:credible
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• adverb

1

In a believable, convincing, or trustworthy manner; in a way that inspires confidence or is worthy of belief.

Example

"The witness testified so credibly that the jury had no doubt about her version of events."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'credibly' (in a believable or trustworthy manner) with 'creditably' (in a way that brings praise or honor) or 'credulously' (in a naive, overly gullible manner).

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credibility
credible
credibleness
credibly
credit
creditable
creditably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'credible' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'credibilis' ('worthy of belief'), from 'credere' ('to believe' or 'to trust').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Credibly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/credibly
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