CREDITABLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

creditably

adverb

as in nicely

in a satisfactory way he performed the part creditably even though he had no experience acting on stage

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Recent Examples of creditably Host Stephen Colbert — in an impossible position since his firing was announced last July, nearly a year before his final episode was to air — creditably did a full-jokes monologue, and then kept telling jokes at the desk. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2026

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Adverb

Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Together, the look balances out nicely—a monochromatic finish with just a touch of personality.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

In the evenings, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, Lumi, opens for service, but during my visit the venue was closed due to some staffing issues.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
The first few eggs came off fine with some batches leaving bits of egg residue on the pan.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of fine

Adverb

Being dependable sometimes means choosing one thing and doing it well.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.

— Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of well

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Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of alright

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Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.

— Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of respectably

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Given that the Touch Bar is no more, this stumbling block was never satisfactorily overcome.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The one question that was asked repeatedly, but was never satisfactorily answered, was why the Linwood store had been chosen for the turnover.

— Eric Adler July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of satisfactorily

Adverb

African economies risk being left behind by an AI revolution built on data that does not adequately represent the continent, according to the Gates Foundation’s 2026 Goalkeepers report.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Remember that blankets need enough space in the washing machine drum to move freely and rinse adequately, so don’t add a throw to a heavy or already packed laundry load.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

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