The meaning of RELIABLE is suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable. How to use reliable in a sentence.

RELIABLE meaning: 1. Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or…. Learn more.

Definition of reliable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

reliable in American English (rɪˈlaiəbəl) adjective that may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc

These adjectives mean worthy of reliance or trust: a reliable source of information; a dependable worker; a responsible babysitter; a trustworthy report; a trusty assistant.

reliable, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Sep 26, 2025 · reliable (comparative more reliable, superlative most reliable) Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy quotations

Calling something reliable means you can count on it to come through when you need it; it's dependable. If you're headed out for an around-the-world sailing trip, hopefully your lifejacket …

Synonyms for RELIABLE: responsible, safe, true, good, steady, dependable, solid, trustworthy; Antonyms of RELIABLE: unreliable, uncertain, unsafe, untrustworthy, undependable, false, …

I am reliably informed that the concert has been cancelled. (Definition of reliable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)