What does plausibly mean?

adv. Something that seems like it could be true or is very likely to be true.; Saying something in a way that sounds honest, even if it's not true.

plausibly

🇺🇸 /ˈplɔːzəbli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈplɔːzəbli/

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adverb

Something that seems like it could be true or is very likely to be true.

The detective plausibly deduced that the thief had entered through the window.

Saying something in a way that sounds honest, even if it's not true.

The magician plausibly explained his trick, making the audience believe his story.

Something that seems like it could be true or is very likely to be true.; Saying something in a way that sounds honest, even if it's not true.