reliable

adjective

/rɪˈlaɪə.bl̩/

Definition

B1 Something or someone that is reliable can be trusted or believed because they work or behave well in the way you expect: Is your watch reliable? reliable information Gideon is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it. → Opposite unreliableLoyal, faithful and dependable reliability

/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

/-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] C1 Rolls-Royce cars are famous for their quality and reliability.Loyal, faithful and dependable reliably

/-bli/ adverb › I am reliably informed that you have been talking about resigning from the company.Loyal, faithful and dependable

(Definition of reliable adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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