plausibly
Definition
Adverb 1. In a believable or reasonable way; in a manner that seems true or convincing. * The word describes how something is said, presented, or argued in a way that makes it appear credible, even if it may not be entirely true. It focuses on the appearance of truthfulness. 2. Probably; in all likelihood. * Used to express that something is likely to happen or be true based on the available information.
Examples of Usage
- Adverb (Believable manner):
- The witness answered the lawyer's questions plausibly, so the jury believed her story.
- He explained his absence plausibly, citing a sudden family emergency.
- The theory is plausibly argued in the first chapter of the book.
- Adverb (Probably):
- Based on the current polls, she can plausibly expect to win the election.
- The project could plausibly be finished by the end of the month if we get more help.
Advanced Usage
- "Plausibly deniable": An action or situation that can be convincingly denied or for which responsibility can be credibly rejected because direct evidence is lacking.
- The operation was designed to be plausibly deniable by the government.
Variants and Related Words
- Plausible (adjective): Seeming reasonable or probable; believable.
- He gave a plausible excuse for being late.
- Plausibility (noun): The quality of seeming reasonable or probable.
- The plausibility of his alibi was questioned by the detective.
- Implausible (adjective): Not seeming reasonable or probable; difficult to believe.
- The movie's plot was entertaining but completely implausible.
Synonyms
- Believably
- Convincingly
- Credibly
- Reasonably
- Probably
- Likely
Antonyms
- Implausibly
- Unbelievably
- Incredibly
- Unconvincingly
Adverb
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easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
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he talked plausibly before the committee
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he will probably win the election
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