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reliable adjective [ rɪˈlʌɪəb(ə)l ]

• consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
• "a reliable source of information"
Similar: dependable, good, well founded, well grounded, authentic, definitive, attested, valid, genuine, from the horse's mouth, sound, true, copper-bottomed, trustworthy, faithful, devoted, steady, steadfast, staunch, unswerving, unwavering, constant, loyal, trusty, dedicated, committed, unfailing, infallible, certain, sure, truthful, honest, safe, fail-safe, tried and tested, well built, well engineered, reputable, responsible, established, proven, stable, solid, secure, safe as houses,
Opposite: unreliable, untrustworthy, dodgy,

reliable noun

• a reliable person or thing.
• "the supporting cast includes old reliables like Mitchell"


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