If you say that someone or something is dependable, you approve of them because you feel that you can be sure that they will always act consistently or sensibly, or do what you need them to do.
[approval]
He was a good friend, a dependable companion.
Synonyms: reliable, sure, responsible, steady More Synonyms of dependable
dependable in British English
(dɪˈpɛndəbəl)
adjective
able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy
Derived forms
dependability (deˌpendaˈbility) or dependableness (deˈpendableness)
noun
dependably (deˈpendably)
adverb
dependable in American English
(diˈpɛndəbəl; dɪˈpɛndəbəl)
adjective
that can be depended on; trustworthy; reliable
SIMILAR WORDS: reˈliable
Derived forms
dependability (deˌpendaˈbility)
noun or deˈpendableness
dependably (deˈpendably)
adverb
Examples of 'dependable' in a sentence
dependable
They were solid, dependable and not afraid of a bit of hard graft.
The Sun (2016)
Not top-drawer but solid and dependable.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They may not be the most dynamic duo in royal history, but they are solid and dependable and have taken the heat off Harry.
The Sun (2016)
As dependable and solid as he was strong.
The Sun (2011)
Feeling that your company is trustworthy and dependable is an important part of motivation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They seem like something dependable in the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This willingness to be the reliable and dependable friend fulfils a need in you to be needed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Management generally had something dependable on hand to serve up in a difficult hour.
Susie Gilbert and Jay Shir A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since1945 (2003)
His affection was utterly dependable and authentic, and he was not afraid of her.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
On the contrary, it was made from dependable metals and solid plastic.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It's solid and dependable but not dynamic.
The Sun (2010)
He is a solid, dependable man who has earned the right to a peaceful retirement.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A strong and dependable defender who finished the season on a high.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
ABOUT as solid and dependable a guy as you could hope to have on your team.
The Sun (2010)
He seemed solid and dependable.
The Sun (2014)
The big problem with these sources for meeting our deep needs is that they are not reliable or dependable, and sometimes are downright harmful.
Munro, Bill Dr. & Munro, Frances Beat Stress (1992)
Reliable and dependable, and it's always good to have an accountant in the family.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.
Christianity Today (2000)
Not difficult, admittedly, but he remains a solid and dependable presence at the back.
The Sun (2016)
King, solid and dependable, took it on and established the median race speed.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It's solid and dependable, as is its steak and ale pie.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Geography used to deal with things that have been dependable and solid for thousands of millions of years, the mapping of the certainties of earthly existence.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In other languages
dependable
British English: dependable ADJECTIVE
You say that someone is dependable when you feel that they will always be helpful and sensible.
He was a good friend, a dependable companion.
American English: dependable
Brazilian Portuguese: confiável
Chinese: 可靠的
European Spanish: de confianza
French: fiable
German: zuverlässig
Italian: affidabile
Japanese: 頼りになる
Korean: 믿을 수 있는
European Portuguese: confiável
Latin American Spanish: de confianza
Chinese translation of 'dependable'
dependable
(dɪˈpɛndəbl)
adj
可靠的 (kěkào de)
(adjective)
Definition
reliable and trustworthy
He was a good friend and a dependable companion.
Synonyms
reliable
She was efficient and reliable.
sure
a sure sign of rain
responsible
He's a very responsible sort of person.
steady
He was firm and steady, unlike other men she knew.
faithful
A dog is the most faithful creature you'll ever meet.
I remained faithful to my family.
staunch
He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.
reputable
Buy your car through a reputable dealer.
trustworthy
He is a trustworthy, level-headed teacher.
trusty
a trusty member of the crew
go-to
unfailing
I would like to thank on Erika for her unfailing care and support.
Opposites
unstable
,
irresponsible
,
unreliable
,
untrustworthy
,
undependable
Additional synonyms
in the sense of faithful
Definition
consistently reliable
A dog is the most faithful creature you'll ever meet.I remained faithful to my family.