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plausible

/'plɔzəbəl/

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adjective
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
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"a plausible excuse"

Similar:

glib arguable slick pat

Opposite:

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

Similar:

insincere

Examples of plausible

"a plausible excuse"
"a plausible liar"