plausible meaning

[ 'plɔ:zəbl ] Pronunciation:   "plausible" in a sentence
Adjective: plausible  plozubul
  1. Apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
    "a plausible excuse" 
  2. Given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
    "a plausible liar"

See also: arguable, believable, credible, glib, insincere, pat, plausibility, plausibly, slick

Antonym: implausible

Examples

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  1. this plausible suggestion is not accurate.
  2. a plausible idea, but will it work in practice?
  3. he is a plausible coxcomb.
  4. she has a plausible tongue.
  5. we now have to provide a plausible reason for these rules.

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