Definition of Plausible

something appearing reasonable or probable

Examples of Plausible in a sentence

When Jason forgot to do his homework, he tried to come up with a plausible excuse his teacher would believe. 🔊

Your business proposal would be plausible if you actually had five million dollars in the bank.  🔊

Even though the teller gave a plausible account of the robbery, she was still asked several questions by the police. 🔊

The writer of the movie consulted a professional athlete in order to make his sports’ film more plausible.  🔊

Because the scientist knew his solution was not evident, he tried to offer his investors a plausible alternative so they would continue to fund his research.  🔊

Jeremy was fired because he could not give his boss a plausible explanation for his constant tardiness to work.  🔊

Do you really think telling the judge you were on an alien spaceship is going to go over well as a plausible alibi?  🔊

Although Martin gave me two plausible solutions to the problem, neither of the two was very practical.  🔊

Ellen has a crush on her coworker so she frequently invents plausible computer issues so she can chat with him.  🔊

Even though Sarah’s excuse sounded insane, I knew it was plausible because Sarah is a very honest person.  🔊

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