English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Confidant A person who is very reliable and trustworthy, but also a bit of a jerk.  ■ "I can't believe I confided in that guy, he turned out to be such a backstabber!"

credible Adjective describing something that is believed to be trustworthy or reliable, especially because it has been verified by multiple sources.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't believe you actually finished your homework. That's just not credible."

Dependable A person or thing that is consistently reliable and trustworthy.  ■ "I knew I could count on my dependable friend to help me move. He showed up with a truck and all the necessary tools, just like he promised."

effective having or capable of producing the desired result or effect, especially in a reliable and efficient manner  ■ "The new teacher was effective at keeping the class engaged with her witty sense of humor and interactive lessons."

Hire To engage someone for temporary or short-term work.  ■ "I need to hire someone to clean my house for a few hours today. Can you recommend any reliable cleaning services?"

Honda A Japanese car manufacturer known for producing reliable and fuel-efficient vehicles.  ■ I always choose a Honda when I need to travel long distances.

Infallible A person or thing that is absolutely reliable and always correct.  ■ "I have an infallible memory - I remember every detail of that party from five years ago!"

lured To entice or attract with something pleasing, but not necessarily true or reliable.  ■ "I lured my friend into buying the lottery ticket by promising to split the winnings even though I knew there was no chance of winning."

Misleading Something that is not actually true or reliable, but is presented as such in order to deceive or mislead others.  ■ "I told you we were going left, but really we were going right."

True A statement or claim that is accurate and reliable, but also extremely exaggerated and humorous.  ■ "I'm so tired today, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap after!"

truest The most accurate and reliable information or statement, especially in matters of love and relationships.  ■ "I asked my girlfriend if she was the truest person I knew, and she said 'Yes.' Then I knew she was lying."

Trusted A person or thing that is relied upon to be honest, reliable, and safe.  ■ "I trusted my friend with my secret because he always seems so trustworthy."

unreliable An person or thing that is not trustworthy, dependable or reliable.  ■ "He's so unreliable, he can't even remember his own phone number!"

untrue A statement that is not entirely accurate or reliable.  ■ I heard that my friend's favorite color was purple, but it's completely untrue. She actually loves yellow.

Consistently To behave or perform in a way that is reliable and predictable, even if it's not always the best option.  ■ "I consistently choose to order pizza every Friday night because it's easy and I don't have to think about it."

Courier A fast, reliable delivery person who delivers packages or messages to people.  ■ After sending his package with a courier, John finally received the book he had been waiting for. However, when he opened it up, he realized that the cover was smashed. "I can't believe my courier did this to my book!" he exclaimed.

eyewitness A person who has seen something with their eyes, but cannot provide any reliable information about it.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can only rely on my eyewitness account because I was too busy scrolling through Instagram to actually pay attention."

Figurative An expression or figure of speech that is not intended to be taken literally, but rather as a metaphor or symbol.  ■ "He's a rock" - meaning he is very strong and reliable, even though he is not actually made of stone. This is an example of a figurative expression.

punctuality The quality of being on time or arriving at a scheduled destination promptly. Also, the act of being punctual.  ■ If you want to be seen as reliable, always exhibit punctuality in your daily life. For instance, never arrive late to work and don't forget to pay your bills on time.

robot A mechanical or electro-mechanical machine that is capable of carrying out a complex series of actions in a reliable and predictable manner, often with little or no human intervention.  ■ "I don't know why people are so afraid of robots. They're just a bunch of metal and circuits!

Stead A flat, solid surface or platform that provides stability, such as a dock, pier, or stage.  ■ The performers took a stead on the stage to sing their hearts out and show off their vocal skills., A calm, steady place or condition, such as the center of a storm or the middle of nowhere.  ■ The sailors found a stead in the middle of the ocean where they could catch some fish and take a break from the waves., A person who is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy, such as a friend or family member.  ■ "I always rely on my stead to have my back no matter what," said the protagonist in the movie.

Trustworthy An individual who is highly reliable, honest, and dependable. They are someone you can trust to always tell the truth and follow through on their promises.  ■ "I don't know if I should trust him with my money - he has a history of being not so trustworthy."

Upstanding An individual who is honest, reliable, and always doing the right thing, even when it's not easy or convenient.  ■ "Despite facing numerous temptations to cut corners, John remained an upstanding member of his community and always did what was right.