What is another word for Colorable?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌləɹəbə͡l] (IPA)

Colorable is an adjective used to describe something that's plausible or believable. Here are some synonyms for the word "colorable": credible, reasonable, acceptable, feasible, likely, possible, believable, probable, persuasive, viable, tenable, plausible, convincing, creditable, valid, sound, compelling, substantial, cogent, authentic, logical. Some antonyms are: implausible, improbable, unrealistic, incredible, preposterous, unbelievable, outlandish, far-fetched, absurd, impossible, illogical, incredible. Using these synonyms, you can add variety and flavor to your writing, making it more interesting to read. By exploring these alternatives, you can recontextualize the idea and convey it more powerfully and convincingly.

What are the hypernyms for Colorable?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Colorable

Now Myra and Mr. Lawanne are definite, Colorable entities to me.
"The Hidden Places"
Bertrand W. Sinclair
However, a solution of the difficulty was found: Duke's Colorable title gave the cue to his retainers in the Gap, and in time they carted away piecemeal most of the main building, leaving for years the kitchen and the servants' quarters adjoining it to owls, lizards, scorpions, and spiders.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman
It requires nothing more of the Regicides than to famish some sort of excuse, some sort of Colorable pretest, for our renewing the supplications of innocence at the feet of guilt.
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. V. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke

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