credible Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective capable of being believed
believable.
- completely credible testimony
- credible information
adjective satellite (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous
- she was not the...credible fool he expected
adjective satellite appearing to merit belief or acceptance
- a credible witness

L. credibilis, fr. credere. See Creed.

Capable of being credited or believed; worthy of belief; entiled to confidence; trustworthy.
Things are made credible either by the known condition and quality of the utterer or by the manifest likelihood of truth in themselves. Hooker.

A very diligent and observing person, and likewise very sober and credible. Dampier.