ˈkʌləbli

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that is open to doubt or interpretation; in a way that may be considered questionable.

“The company’s financial reports were colourably transparent, but many investors still lost money.”

2. adverb

in a way that is not obviously true or certain.

“The witness’s testimony was colourably inconsistent, and the judge had to decide what to believe.”

3. adverb

in a way that is open to different interpretations.

“The artwork’s meaning is colourably ambiguous, and critics have different opinions about it.”