plausibly

/ˈplɔːzɪbli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that is convincing or seems reasonable

“The theory is plausible, but we still need more evidence to confirm it.”

2. adverb

in a way that seems likely or probable

“The witnesses said that the suspect acted plausibly, but we still can’t be sure.”

Synonyms

  • believably
  • credibly
  • reasonably

Antonyms

  • implausibly
  • unreasonably