plausible

Meanings

Adjective

apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
- "a plausible excuse"

Adjective Satellite

given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
- "a plausible liar"

Adj

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin plausibilis (“deserving applause, praiseworthy, acceptable, pleasing”), from the participle stem of plaudere (“to applaud”).

Antonyms

implausible

Scrabble Score: 13

plausible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
plausible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
plausible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

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