Reliable
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Consistently good in quality or performance, able to be trusted or depended upon. Describes something or someone that performs as expected.
“She proved to be a reliable colleague, always meeting deadlines and supporting her team.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
Syllables
re·li·a·ble
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Synonyms
Antonyms
undependableunreliable
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Wordle
Contains four vowels E, I, A, E; -ABLE suffix indicates adjective quality
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; excellent vowel distribution enables versatile placement
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