credibly
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1
Inglese
Accezioni
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a plausible, reasonable way
in a way that seems reasonable and possible
Schema d'uso:
[someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
Errore comune:
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
Sinonimi
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.)
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reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
Contrari
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.)
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dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
Collocazioni
credibly claim
|credibly argue
|credibly deny
|credibly suggest
|credibly maintain
|credibly assert
|could credibly happen
|cannot credibly be explained
|credibly be said to
|credibly be described as
Temi
reasoning
|communication
|news_media
Esempi
- He cannot credibly claim he didn’t know about the policy change.
- The forecast suggests temperatures could credibly reach 40°C this weekend.
- Without receipts, the expenses cannot credibly be verified.
Esempi per chi studia
- She cannot credibly say she was there.
- It could credibly happen again.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a believable, true-seeming way
in a way that people can believe
Schema d'uso:
credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
Sinonimi
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.)
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convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
Contrari
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.)
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unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
Collocazioni
credibly explain
|credibly describe
|credibly portray
|credibly depict
|credibly recreate
|credibly present
|credibly answer
|credibly account for
Temi
communication
|storytelling
Esempi
- She credibly explained why the deadline had been missed.
- The documentary credibly reconstructs the events leading up to the storm.
- He credibly described the suspect’s clothing and height.
Esempi per chi studia
- He credibly explained his mistake.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in a convincing, persuasive way
in a way that makes people agree
Schema d'uso:
credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
Errore comune:
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
Sinonimi
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
Contrari
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.)
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weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
Collocazioni
credibly demonstrate
|credibly show
|credibly establish
|credibly support
|credibly challenge
|credibly defend
|credibly justify
|credibly refute
Temi
reasoning
|business
|communication
Esempi
- The company credibly demonstrated that demand was rising.
- She credibly challenged the assumption that the results were random.
- The report credibly supports the case for investing in public transit.
Esempi per chi studia
- The data credibly supports his idea.
adverb
formal
C1
property
4
with authority and trustworthiness
in a way that people trust because you know the subject
Schema d'uso:
speak/write credibly about [topic]
Errore comune:
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
Sinonimi
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.)
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authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
Contrari
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.)
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inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
Collocazioni
speak credibly
|write credibly
|comment credibly
|credibly inform
|credibly advise
|credibly present oneself
|credibly position oneself
|credibly represent
Temi
trust
|communication
|work
Esempi
- She can speak credibly about cybersecurity because she’s worked in the field for years.
- To lead the project, you need to present yourself credibly to the client.
- The spokesperson answered calmly and credibly.
Esempi per chi studia
- He speaks credibly about medicine.
Grammatica
Forma base
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
Sillabe e accento
cred - ibly (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: credibly
- Plural: crediblies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
crediblies
noun
Core family
credible
adjective B2
credibility
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
incredible
adjective B1
incredibly
adverb A2
Advanced or less common
credulous
adjective
incredulous
adjective
Espressioni
cannot credibly claim (that) ...
1/kænˈɑt kɹˈɛdɪbli klˈeɪm ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
formal
cannot reasonably say something is true
it is not believable for someone to say this
Esempi
- You cannot credibly claim to be surprised if you ignored every warning.
- The company cannot credibly claim it didn’t know the risks.
- He cannot credibly claim he wrote the report alone.
credibly accused of ...
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əkjˈuzd əv |/
fixed phrase
formal
accused with believable supporting evidence
accused in a way that seems true
Esempi
- The official has been credibly accused of taking bribes.
- Two guards were credibly accused of assaulting prisoners.
- She resigned after being credibly accused of plagiarism.
credibly alleged
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əlˈɛd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
formal
claimed with believable supporting evidence
people say it happened, and the claim seems believable
Esempi
- It is credibly alleged that the funds were diverted to private accounts.
- The abuse was credibly alleged in multiple witness statements.
- Several incidents were credibly alleged but not confirmed.
credibly reported
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
reported by trustworthy sources
reported by sources that people trust
Esempi
- It is credibly reported that the merger talks have resumed.
- The incident was credibly reported by several local outlets.
- It was credibly reported that the CEO planned to step down.