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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈplɔzəbəl/ · UK /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
plausible means: Seeming reasonable and likely to be true or possible.
adjective
SEEMS BELIEVABLEB2
Seeming reasonable and likely to be true or possible.
- That sounds like a plausible explanation.
- She offered a plausible excuse for being late.
- Is it plausible that both witnesses made the same mistake?
DECEPTIVELY PLEASINGC2
Seeming pleasant or convincing in a way that may hide faults or dishonesty.
- His plausible manners won their trust.
- She hid her purpose behind a plausible pretext.
- The plausible rogue charmed everyone at the dinner.
Questions about plausible
What does plausible mean?
Seeming reasonable and likely to be true or possible.
What is plausible in other languages?
Türkçe: akla yatkın · Español: plausible · Français: plausible · Deutsch: plausibel · Italiano: plausibile · 日本語: もっともらしい
How do you pronounce plausible?
In American English /ˈplɔzəbəl/; in British English /ˈplɔːzəbəl/.
How do you use plausible in a sentence?
That sounds like a plausible explanation. She offered a plausible excuse for being late.
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