plausible

Definition

  • adjective: possibly true
  • adjective: superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
  • synonyms: specious, praiseworthy, commendable

Examples

  • I thought her explanation was perfectly/entirely/completely 'plausible'. [=I believed her explanation]

  • a 'plausible' [='possible'] conclusion

  • a 'plausible' excuse

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that we have got to address is what the hell is it? About % of the population aren't affected immediately. It is viral. it has to be viral. There is no plausible alternative. And like any virus, once we find its origin, we can develop a vaccine. - We find it, contain it.. - That's Dr. Fassbach. (..)
    2013 World War Z