Capable of being believed; credible.
ETYM Latin credibilis, from credere. Related to Creed.
1. A common but incorrect usage where 'credulous' would be appropriate.
2. Appearing to merit belief or acceptance; SYN. plausible.
3. Capable of being believed; SYN. believable.
Easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; SYN. believably, plausibly, probably.