believably

adv — 2 senses

believably

adv

Etymology From believable + -ly.

1

In a believable way.

  • He acted the part believably.
2

Used to express the speaker's assessment of the credibility of a reported statement.

  • Believably, Mikey said John pushed him first.
Antonyms
unbelievably

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