creditable

cred·it·able

adjective \ˈkre-di-tə-bəl\

Definition of CREDITABLE

1

: worthy of belief <a creditable report>

2

: sufficiently good to bring esteem or praise <a creditable performance>

3

: worthy of commercial credit

4

: capable of being assigned

— cred·it·abil·i·ty \ˌkre-di-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— cred·it·able·ness \ˈkre-di-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— cred·it·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of CREDITABLE

1. <a creditable effort, even if it didn't succeed completely>
2. <let's look for a scientifically creditable explanation before going off into the realm of the supernatural>

First Known Use of CREDITABLE

1526

Related to CREDITABLE

Synonyms

applaudable, commendable, admirable, estimable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

Antonyms

censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible

Related Words

deserving, worthy; awesome, distinctive, distinguished, excellent, heady, honorable, impressive, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, redoubtable, reputable, respectable; invaluable, precious, priceless, valuable; delightful, enjoyable, pleasing, satisfying; ethical, good, high-minded, moral, noble, principled

Near Antonyms

base, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, detestable, dirty, infamous, lousy, nasty, notorious, pitiable, pitiful, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sorry, unlikable, unworthy, vile, worthless, wretched; disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, low, mean, scandalous, seamy, shady, shameful, shocking, sordid, unethical, unsavory