Believable
Believable adjective - Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.
Imaginary is an antonym for believable.
Imaginary
Imaginary adjective - Not real and existing only in the imagination.
Usage example: told by the psychologist that it was perfectly normal for their child to have an imaginary friend
Believable is an antonym for imaginary.
Nearby Words: imagination, imaginative
Both words in one sentence
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Not only the characters and imaginary beings, but even the backgrounds evoke a rich and believable atmosphere.
Source: Creator / Gustave Doré
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