Plausible (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments; "a plausible liar".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's explanation for the scandal was plausible enough to fool some of the voters, but most people saw right through it.
- He was a plausible con artist who had swindled many people out of their life savings.
- The defendant's alibi seemed plausible at first, but further investigation revealed several inconsistencies.
- The salesman's claims about the product's benefits were plausible, but the fine print told a different story.
- The thief's excuse for being in the store after hours was plausible, but the security footage told a different tale.
Meaning 2
Apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing; "a plausible excuse".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The detective thought the suspect's alibi was plausible and decided to investigate further to verify the facts.
- Her plausible explanation for missing the deadline was that the server had crashed, deleting all her work.
- The researchers found a plausible link between the use of pesticides and the decline of bee populations.
- He came up with a plausible reason for his sudden departure from the company, but some of his colleagues remained skeptical.
- The company's claim that the recall was voluntary was not entirely plausible, given the threat of government intervention.