plausibly
plausibly · more plausibly · most plausibly
In a plausible mannerIn a plausible manner.
US/plˈɔzəbli/
» It cannot plausibly be argued that behaviour of such complexity derives entirely from instinct.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a plausible manner.
She lied plausibly, but the police suspected her anyway.
(modal)Probably; not falsifiably, based on available facts and general knowledge.
Plausibly, she said she'd been working at the time.
More definitions
- easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
Examples
2 sentencesIt cannot plausibly be argued that behaviour of such complexity derives entirely from instinct.
My mother said I would've been good for politician I spoke so much. I just can't plausibly lie.
Translations
1 languagesForms
more plausibly, most plausibly| Comparative | more plausibly Lesson |
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| Superlative | most plausibly |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- easy to believe on the basis of available evidence:crediblybelievablyprobably
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb