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plausible Synonyms

Another word for plausible

Choosing another word for plausible depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Seeming reasonable, probable, or worthy of belief (used especially of an argument, statement, or explanation).

Usage Example

"The historian offered a credible explanation for the sudden abandonment of the ancient settlement."

Strongest
credible
believable
reasonable
Strong
probable
likely
convincing
feasible
tenable
conceivable
cogent

• adjective (Context 2)

Skilled at producing persuasive, smooth, and often specious arguments, sometimes to deceive or mislead (used of a person).

Usage Example

"He was such a persuasive speaker that few investors questioned his promises until the company collapsed."

Strong
persuasive
glib
smooth-talking
smooth
specious
silver-tongued

Opposites of plausible

The opposite of plausible shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

implausible
unbelievable
improbable
unconvincing
unlikely
far-fetched
artless
incredible
See all opposites of plausible

• Nearby Words

platystemon
plaudit
plausibility
plausible
plausibly
play
playa

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Plausible. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/plausible
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