credibly C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈkɹɛdɪbli/ See IPA manual Freq #122131 Meanings 1 adv In a way that can be believed or trusted. He argued credibly that the project would save money. 2 adv On reliable grounds; according to trustworthy reports. The company is credibly reported to be planning major layoffs. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that can be... believably ↔ Opposites incredibly Etymology AI details From credible + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # credibly **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈkɹɛdɪbli/ **Frequency rank:** 122131 ## Meanings 1. In a way that can be believed or trusted. 2. On reliable grounds; according to trustworthy reports. ## Examples - He argued credibly that the project would save money. - The company is credibly reported to be planning major layoffs. ## Antonyms - incredibly ## Etymology From credible + -ly. ## AI Etymology Credibly is from credible + -ly. In present-day use, it can mean in a way that can be believed or trusted, or on reliable grounds; according to trustworthy reports. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown