Synonyms for re-liable

Grammar : Adj, adv

Spell : ri-lahy-uh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl

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Définition of re-liable

Origin : 1560s, raliabill, Scottish; see rely + -able. Not common before 1850; and sometimes execrated thereafter in Britain as an Americanism because it involves a use of -able different from its use in provable, etc., but defended (by OED, Century Dictionary, etc.) on grounds of use of the suffix in available, laughable, etc.. Related: Reliably.

As in incorruptible : adj honest, honorable
As in infallible : adj unerring, dependable
As in informed : adj cognizant, conversant
As in just : adj fair, impartial
As in legitimate : adj authentic, valid, legal
As in authentic : adj real, genuine
As in authoritative : adj recognized as true, valid
As in punctual : adj on time
As in reliable : adj trustworthy
As in reputable : adj worthy of respect
As in responsible : adj trustworthy, mature
As in safe : adj not dangerous
As in safe : adj cautious, conservative
As in secure : adj certain, definite
As in sound : adj logical, reasonable
As in sound : adj accepted, established
As in stable : adj constant, fixed; resistant
As in staunch : adj resolute, dependable
As in steadfast : adj loyal, steady
As in steady : adj stable, fixed
As in steady : adj balanced, faithful in mind
As in straight : adj honest, fair
As in tenable : adj reasonable
As in tested : adj proven
As in tried-and-true : adj tested
As in truthful : adj accurate, honest
As in believable : adj trustworthy
As in unerring : adj accurate
As in unfailing : adj certain, unchanging
As in uniform : adj consistent
As in unquestionable : adj definite; beyond doubt
As in veracious : adj TRUE
As in willing : adj agreeable, ready
As in worthy : adj honorable, respectable
As in sure-fire : adj dependable
As in trusted : adj trustworthy
As in tried and true : adj proved to be good or workable
As in trusty : adj trustworthy
As in certain : adj undoubtable, valid
As in well-made : adj made well
As in allegiant : adj faithful
As in inarguable : adj certain
As in incontestable : adj certain
As in unassailable : adj certain
As in undisputable : adj certain
As in unmannered : adj genuine
As in unoffensive : adj harmless
As in conscientious : adj thorough, careful
As in convincing : adj persuasive
As in credible : adj believable
As in definitive : adj authoritative
As in durable : adj sturdy, long-lasting
As in fail-safe : adj guaranteed not to fail
As in foolproof : adj infallible
As in genuine : adj unaffected; honest
As in good : adj competent, skilled
As in good : adj authentic, real
As in harmless : adj not injurious or dangerous
As in honest : adj truthful, candid
As in honorable : adj reputable
As in on time : adv according to schedule

Example sentences :

When you have lost a receipt, and cannot otherwise prove that a bill rendered has been paid, you are re-liable for the amount.
Extract from : « Essays sthetical » by George Calvert

Antonyms for re-liable

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