reliable

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective worthy of reliance or trust
  2. adjective worthy of being depended on
  3. adjective conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

Etymology

From rely + -able.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dependable

Semantic network

Similar
certain, undeviating, tested
Opposite (antonyms)
unreliable

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