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plausible

/ˈplɔːz.ə.bəl/

Meanings
adjective
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely

Examples :

"a plausible excuse"
possibility theory logic philosophy statement

Related Words

Illustration conceivably

conceivably adverb

/kənˈsiːvəbli/ /kənˈsiːvəbliː/

In a conceivable manner; possibly.

"Conceivably, the new student could join our study group next week. "

Illustration obtaining

obtaining verb

/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"Example Sentence: "She is working hard, obtaining good grades in all her classes." "

Illustration specious

specious adjective

/ˈspiːʃəs/

Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

"This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound."

Illustration praiseworthy

praiseworthy adjective

/ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/

Meriting praise; worthy of high praise

"Her dedication to helping others in the community was truly praiseworthy. "

Illustration applauded

applauded verb

/əˈplɔdɪd/ /æˈplɔdɪd/

To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.

"After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes."

Illustration seemingly

seemingly adverb

/ˈsiːmɪŋli/

As it appears; apparently.

"The dog seemed happy, seemingly wagging its tail excitedly. "

Illustration approbation

approbation noun

/ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/

The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

"The teacher's approbation of Sarah's essay was evident in the high grade she received. "

Illustration pleasing

pleasing verb

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/ /ˈplizɪŋ/

To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

"Her presentation pleased the executives."

Illustration apparently

apparently adverb

/əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/

Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

"Apparently, the meeting was canceled. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration acceptable

acceptable adjective

/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."

Illustration commendable

commendable adjective

/kəˈmɛndəbəl/

Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.

"Her dedication to helping others at school was truly commendable. "