plausible

adj

1. Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

   “a plausible excuse”

   “Russian SPETSNAZ are irregular forces that operate covertly, providing the Russian government plausible deniability.”

2. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.

   “a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion”

3. (obsolete)Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

   “capable of receiving a plauſible Anſwer”

   “[…] a coachman named Richard, who was described as a "sensible, well-behaved yellow boy, who is plausible and can read and write."”