plausibly

• D'une manière qui semble raisonnable, crédible ou probable, sans être nécessairement prouvée. S'emploie pour qualifier des affirmations, explications ou scénarios qui paraissent convaincants ou vraisemblables.

An adverb meaning "in a way that seems reasonable or probable" or "with apparent truth." It is used to describe statements, explanations, or scenarios that appear credible or convincing, though not necessarily proven.

1. In a believable wayB2formal

   In a manner that seems reasonable or likely to be true.

   d'une manière plausible

   • She plausibly explained why she was late.
   • The theory can plausibly account for the observed data.
   • He plausibly argued that the project was feasible.

   Synonymesbelievablyconvincinglycrediblyreasonably

   Antonymesimplausiblyincrediblyunbelievablyunconvincingly

2. Seemingly acceptableB2formal

   In a way that appears valid or acceptable, though not necessarily true.

   de manière plausible

   • The story was plausibly constructed but lacked evidence.
   • They plausibly denied any involvement in the scandal.
   • The excuse sounded plausibly enough to avoid suspicion.

   Synonymesapparentlybelievablycrediblyostensiblyseemingly

   Antonymesimplausiblyincrediblyunbelievably