colorable

/ˈkʌlərəbəl/
adjective
  1. Capable of being colored or dyed.
    • Some plastics are not colorable and must be used in their original shade.
    • This fabric is easily colorable with natural dyes.
    • The artist looked for a colorable surface that would hold the paint well.
  2. Seeming true or valid at first glance, but possibly false or misleading; plausible but deceptive.
    • The company's claim of eco-friendliness was colorable at best, hiding many wasteful practices.
    • His excuse for being late was barely colorable and no one believed him.
    • The lawyer presented a colorable argument, but the judge saw through it.
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