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adjective
that may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
Related forms
re·li·a·bil·i·ty, re·li·a·ble·ness, noun
re·li·a·bly, adverb
non·re·li·a·ble, adjective
non·re·li·a·ble·ness, noun
non·re·li·a·b·ly, adverb
EXPANDqua·si-re·li·a·ble, adjective
qua·si-re·li·a·b·ly, adverb
ul·tra·re·li·a·ble, adjective
ul·tra·re·li·a·ble·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
trusty, authentic, consistent. Reliable, infallible, trustworthy apply to persons, objects, ideas, or information that can be depended upon with confident certainty. Reliable suggests consistent dependability of judgment, character, performance, or result: a reliable formula, judge, car, meteorologist. Infallible suggests the complete absence of error, breakdown, or poor performance: an infallible test, system, marksman. Trustworthy emphasizes the steady and honest dependability which encourages one's confidence, belief, or trust: trustworthy and accurate reports.
trusty, authentic, consistent. Reliable, infallible, trustworthy apply to persons, objects, ideas, or information that can be depended upon with confident certainty. Reliable suggests consistent dependability of judgment, character, performance, or result: a reliable formula, judge, car, meteorologist. Infallible suggests the complete absence of error, breakdown, or poor performance: an infallible test, system, marksman. Trustworthy emphasizes the steady and honest dependability which encourages one's confidence, belief, or trust: trustworthy and accurate reports.
Antonyms
undependable, questionable, deceitful.
undependable, questionable, deceitful.
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Reliably
is always a great word to know.
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