CREDIBLY

credibly, believably, plausibly, probably

(adverb) easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; “he talked plausibly before the committee”; “he will probably win the election”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

credibly (comparative more credibly, superlative most credibly)

In a credible manner; believably.

Used to report the speaker's assessment of the credibility of a reported statement

Antonyms

• incredibly

Source: Wiktionary


Cred"i*bly, adv.

Definition: In a manner inducing belief; as, I have been credibly informed of the event.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

27 December 2024

OBLIGATE

(adjective) restricted to a particular condition of life; “an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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