Used in a Sentence

plausible

How to use plausible in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for plausible.

Editorial note

"I don't know about anybody else, but this seems pretty plausible to me.

Examples5
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of plausible gathered in one view.

adjective

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

adjective

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for plausible.

adjective

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

adjective

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

Example sentences

1

"I don't know about anybody else, but this seems pretty plausible to me.

2

While GPU security isn't my area of expertise, the driver issues seem very plausible.

3

Additionally, it is quite plausible that Paypal could demonstrate that success is a curse to new businesses and most which blow up proceed to, well, blow up.

4

This provides a plausible mechanism for their synthesis in the asteroid parent bodies, and supports the notion that they are extraterrestrial," says Callahan.

5

This seems to be a completely plausible claim, and that would be a reason why many American voters or leaders of countries allied to the United States might desire the current leadership of NSA to resign and be replaced with more competent leaders.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use plausible in a sentence?

"I don't know about anybody else, but this seems pretty plausible to me.

What does plausible mean?

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

What part of speech is plausible?

plausible is commonly used as adjective.