credible

adjectives

capable of being believed

"completely credible testimony"; "credible information"

believable, credible

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(a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous

"she was not the...credible fool he expected"

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disposed to believe on little evidence

"the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous"

appearing to merit belief or acceptance

"a credible witness"

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causing one to believe the truth of something

"a convincing story"; "a convincing manner"