credibly
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1
英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a plausible, reasonable way
in a way that seems reasonable and possible
用法パターン：
[someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
よくある間違い：
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
類義語
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.)
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reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
対義語
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.)
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dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
reasoning
|communication
|news_media
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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
用法パターン：
credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
類義語
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.)
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convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
対義語
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.)
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unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
コロケーション
credibly explain
|credibly describe
|credibly portray
|credibly depict
|credibly recreate
|credibly present
|credibly answer
|credibly account for
テーマ
communication
|storytelling
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He credibly explained his mistake.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in a convincing, persuasive way
in a way that makes people agree
用法パターン：
credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
よくある間違い：
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
類義語
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
対義語
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.)
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weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
コロケーション
credibly demonstrate
|credibly show
|credibly establish
|credibly support
|credibly challenge
|credibly defend
|credibly justify
|credibly refute
テーマ
reasoning
|business
|communication
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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
用法パターン：
speak/write credibly about [topic]
よくある間違い：
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
類義語
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.)
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authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
対義語
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.)
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inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
コロケーション
speak credibly
|write credibly
|comment credibly
|credibly inform
|credibly advise
|credibly present oneself
|credibly position oneself
|credibly represent
テーマ
trust
|communication
|work
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He speaks credibly about medicine.
文法
辞書形
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
音節・強勢
cred - ibly （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
活用形
Noun
- Base: credibly
- Plural: crediblies
関連語
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
表現
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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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.