Which definition most accurately describes the adjective 'credible'?

• A. Trustworthy
• B. Easy to believe or convincing
• C. Reliable
• D. Difficult to believe

Answer: (B)

Credible focuses on believability—the quality of a claim or source being believable or convincing enough to be accepted as true. That’s why the best definition is “easy to believe or convincing.” A credible statement or source seems plausible and well-supported, making people inclined to accept it.

Think of a credible witness or a credible report: the information feels believable and backed by reason or evidence. This differs from trustworthy or reliable, which describe a person’s character or how consistently someone or something performs over time, not just how convincing a single claim is. The idea of something being difficult to believe is the opposite of credible.