believably
gb/bˈɛlˈivəbli/ us/bˈɛlˈivəbli/
C1
English
hitelesen, meggyőzően, hihetően, életszerűen
C1
1
hitelesen
B2
meggyőzően
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] [does something] believably
The actor played the character believably, without exaggeration.
A színész hitelesen alakította a figurát, túlzások nélkül.
She believably describes what happened, down to the smallest detail.
Hitelesen írja le, mi történt, a legapróbb részletekig.
The dialogue is written believably, so the scene feels natural.
Learner examples
He acted believably.
Hitelesen játszott.
She spoke believably about her plan.
Meggyőzően beszélt a tervéről.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with unbelievable/"incredibly"; believably means it seems believable, not shocking.
Meaning
in a convincing way
Collocations
act believably
|play the role believably
|portray [someone] believably
|deliver the lines believably
|believably realistic
|believably portrayed
|believably written
|believably human
|believably flawed
|believably sincere
Synonyms
convincingly (Emphasizes persuading the audience that something is real.)
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credibly (Emphasizes trustworthiness and plausibility.)
Antonyms
unconvincingly (Does not persuade; seems fake or forced.)
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implausibly (Seems unlikely or hard to accept as true.)
Themes
communication
|media
|opinions
Definition
in a way that makes people believe it
In a way that seems real, truthful, or credible; convincingly.
C1
2
hihetően
B2
Usage pattern:
believably, [clause]
Believably, the delay was caused by a power outage.
Hihető, hogy a késést áramkimaradás okozta.
Believably, he assumed the meeting was canceled after the email.
Hihető, hogy az e-mail után azt feltételezte, hogy elmarad a megbeszélés.
The team could believably win the league this year.
Learner examples
Believably, it was an accident.
Hihető, hogy baleset volt.
Common mistake:
In this use, believably comments on the whole statement (similar to 'arguably'), not on a single action.
Meaning
plausibly; as seems likely
Collocations
believably, this could be
|believably, it might be
|believably, the reason is
|believably, the answer is
|believably, the best option
|believably possible
|believably true
|believably the case
Synonyms
arguably (Signals a reasonable claim that others might dispute.)
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conceivably (Emphasizes possibility rather than probability.)
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plausibly (Directly focuses on how likely something seems.)
Antonyms
inconceivably (So unlikely that it is hard to imagine.)
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implausibly (Unlikely in a way that strains belief.)
Themes
reasoning
|opinions
Definition
in a way that seems possible or likely
In a way that is reasonably possible or likely to be true; plausibly.
C1
3
életszerűen
C1
hihetően
B2
Usage pattern:
believably + [adjective/adverb]
The apartment is believably small for the neighborhood.
A lakás a környékhez képest életszerűen kicsinek hat.
He made the character believably awkward, not cartoonish.
Életszerűen tette esetlenné a figurát, nem karikatúraszerűen.
The villain is believably powerful, but still has limits.
Learner examples
The room is believably small.
A szoba életszerűen kicsinek hat.
Common mistake:
This use often modifies an adjective/adverb (e.g., 'believably small'), not a noun.
Meaning
to a realistic degree
Collocations
believably small
|believably large
|believably quick
|believably strong
|believably simple
|believably complex
|believably detailed
|believably messy
|believably imperfect
|believably different
Synonyms
realistically (Focuses on matching reality or what is typical.)
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within reason (Emphasizes staying inside acceptable limits.)
Antonyms
ridiculously (So extreme that it seems silly or impossible.)
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absurdly (So unreasonable that it cannot be taken seriously.)
Themes
description
|media
Definition
to a realistic level (not too much)
To an extent that remains realistic and does not seem exaggerated.
Grammar
Dictionary form
believably
IPA
GB/bˈɛlˈivəbli/
US/bˈɛlˈivəbli/
Syllables & stress
be - liev - ably (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (be)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: believably
- Plural: believablies
Word family
Forms
believablies
noun
Related words
believer
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
believability
noun
Expressions
all too believably
1/ˈɔl tˈu bˈɛlˈivəbli/
fixed phrase
unfortunately easy to believe
sadly, it is very easy to believe
Examples
- All too believably, the budget was cut again.
- All too believably, the email turned out to be a scam.
- All too believably, the project failed for the same reasons as before.
Learner examples
- All too believably, the train was late.
believably enough
1/bˈɛlˈivəbli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
informal
surprisingly, but understandably
used to say something is surprising but believable
Examples
- Believably enough, the smallest team finished first.
- Believably enough, nobody noticed the typo for weeks.
- Believably enough, the restaurant was empty on a Friday night.
Learner examples
- Believably enough, he passed the test.