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plausibly Synonyms

Another word for plausibly

Choosing another word for plausibly depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that seems reasonable, probable, or believable.

Usage Example

"Historians have credibly argued that the severe drought contributed to the empire's sudden decline."

Strongest
credibly
believably
reasonably
Strong
conceivably
convincingly
feasibly
probably
persuasively

• adverb (Context 2)

In a superficially persuasive or smooth manner, often intended to deceive or conceal the truth.

Usage Example

"The con artist spoke so speciously about the investment opportunity that several cautious clients were fooled."

Strongest
speciously
Strong
glibly
smoothly
persuasively
suavely

Opposites of plausibly

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

implausibly
incredibly
unconvincingly
improbably
unbelievably
unlikely
sincerely
unreasonably
See all opposites of plausibly

• Nearby Words

plaudit
plausibility
plausible
plausibly
play
playa
playability

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