Associations to the word «Plausible»

Wiktionary

PLAUSIBLE, adjective. Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse.
PLAUSIBLE, adjective. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
PLAUSIBLE, adjective. (obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY, noun. (politics) (business) (military) (espionage) The organization of clandestine activity in such a way that knowledge of its existence may be denied by those in authority.

Dictionary definition

PLAUSIBLE, adjective. Apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful; "a plausible excuse".
PLAUSIBLE, adjective. Given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments; "a plausible liar".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats