reliable

adjective

UK /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

US /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Able to be trusted to do what is expected.

She is a reliable friend who always keeps her promises.

SYNONYMS

dependable trustworthy consistent steady faithful

RELATED WORDS

reliability trust dependability consistency dependable

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Consistently good in quality or performance.

This car is known for being reliable in all weather conditions.

3. Able to be trusted to be accurate or true.

The witness gave a reliable account of what happened.

4. Able to be depended on to work correctly.

We need a reliable internet connection for the video call.

5. A person or thing that can be counted on.

He is the team's most reliable player.