PLAUSIBLY

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

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Etymology

Adverb

plausibly (comparative more plausibly, superlative most plausibly)

(manner) In a plausible manner.

(modal) Not falsifiably, based on available facts and general knowledge.

Antonyms

• implausibly

Source: Wiktionary

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Plau"si*bly, adv.

1. In a plausible manner.

2. Contentedly, readily. [Obs.] The Romans plausibly did give consent. Shak.

PLAUSIBLE

Plau"si*ble, a. Etym: [L. plausibilis praiseworthy, from plaudere, plausum, to applaud, clap the hands, strike, beat.]

1. Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready. [Obs.] Bp. Hacket.

2. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion. "Plausible and popular arguments." Clarendon.

3. Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.

Syn.

– Plausible, Specious. Plausible denotes that which seems reasonable, yet leaves distrust in the judgment. Specious describes that which presents a fair appearance to the view and yet covers something false. Specious refers more definitely to the act or purpose of false representation; plausible has more reference to the effect on the beholder or hearer. An argument may by specious when it is not plausible because its sophistry is so easily discovered.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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