believably

Thân thiện

He told the story so believably that everyone was convinced.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a manner that is easy to accept as true or credible; plausibly. This describes an action or statement presented in a way that seems convincing and aligns with available evidence or common sense. 2. In a manner that appears genuine or sincere. This describes behavior or expression that seems authentic and not feigned.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "believably" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to describe how an action is performed or a state is manifested in a credible way.

• The witness answered all questions believably, so the jury trusted her account.
• For a story to be engaging, the characters must act believably within their established world.
• The special effects were so good that the dragon looked believably real.
• She argued her point believably, citing several recent studies.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Believably" vs. "Probably": While sometimes used similarly in casual speech, they differ. "Believably" refers to credibility or appearance of truth ("He acted believably angry"). "Probably" refers to likelihood ("He will probably be angry").
• In Critique: Often used in reviews of performances (acting, writing) to assess authenticity.
  • The actor portrayed grief believably, moving the entire audience.

Variants and Related Words

• Believable (Adjective): Able to be believed; credible.
  • The explanation was simple and believable.
• Unbelievably (Adverb): 1. In a manner that is difficult to believe; incredibly. 2. (Used as an intensifier) To a great degree; extremely.
  • The car was unbelievably damaged. / She is unbelievably talented.
• Believability (Noun): The quality of being believable; credibility.
  • The believability of the plot was its greatest strength.

Synonyms

• Plausibly: In a way that seems reasonable or probable.
• Convincingly: In a manner that compels belief.
• Credibly: In a way that is capable of being trusted or believed.
• Realistically: In a way that accurately represents real life.

Antonyms

• Unbelievably: In a manner that is not credible.
• Implausibly: In a way that is not reasonable or probable.
• Incredibly: In a manner that is difficult to believe.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Ring true: To sound or seem genuine or believable. (While not containing "believably," it is a related idiom).
  • Her apology didn't quite ring true.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
   • he talked plausibly before the committee
   • he will probably win the election
2. in a believable manner
   • he acted believably sincere

Từ đồng nghĩa

• credibly
• plausibly
• probably