Creditable
adjective
Deserving praise, respect or approval.
His efforts were creditable, though he did not win the competition.
Often appears as...
- creditable performance
- creditable effort
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Approving
adjective
Good enough but not stunning or outstanding.
They put up a creditable defense against the superior team.
Often appears as...
- creditable defense
- creditable result
adjective
Capable of being believed or trustworthy.
The source is creditable, we should consider the information reliable.
Often appears as...
- creditable source
- creditable information
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Deserving praise, respect or approval.
His efforts were creditable, though he did not win the competition.
Often appears as...
- creditable performance
- creditable effort
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Good enough but not stunning or outstanding.
They put up a creditable defense against the superior team.
Often appears as...
- creditable defense
- creditable result
adjective
Capable of being believed or trustworthy.
The source is creditable, we should consider the information reliable.
Often appears as...
- creditable source
- creditable information
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use 'creditable' when the outcome is good, showing respect for the effort or result.
Despite the challenges, their project's result was quite creditable.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Success
'Creditable' often implies success was not guaranteed but efforts led to positive recognition.
Her presentation was unexpectedly creditable to the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Not the Best
While 'creditable' is complimentary, it may imply that the accomplishment isn't the top achievement.
He gave a creditable speech, though it wasn't the best of the night.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use 'creditable' when the outcome is good, showing respect for the effort or result.
Despite the challenges, their project's result was quite creditable.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Success
'Creditable' often implies success was not guaranteed but efforts led to positive recognition.
Her presentation was unexpectedly creditable to the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Not the Best
While 'creditable' is complimentary, it may imply that the accomplishment isn't the top achievement.
He gave a creditable speech, though it wasn't the best of the night.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use 'creditable' when the outcome is good, showing respect for the effort or result.
Despite the challenges, their project's result was quite creditable.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Success
'Creditable' often implies success was not guaranteed but efforts led to positive recognition.
Her presentation was unexpectedly creditable to the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Not the Best
While 'creditable' is complimentary, it may imply that the accomplishment isn't the top achievement.
He gave a creditable speech, though it wasn't the best of the night.
Compare with
admirablecommendableestimatorlaudablemeritoriouspraiseworthyreputablerespectable
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Quote examples
Lucy Larcom
American Poet
We might all place ourselves in one of two ranks the women who do something, and the women who do nothing; the first being of course the only creditable place to occupy.
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Preneet Kaur
Indian Politician
It is very creditable when a woman gets into politics. She does this at the expense of responsibilities toward her home and family and should be lauded for this.
Quote examples
Lucy Larcom
American Poet
We might all place ourselves in one of two ranks the women who do something, and the women who do nothing; the first being of course the only creditable place to occupy.
Quote examples
Preneet Kaur
Indian Politician
It is very creditable when a woman gets into politics. She does this at the expense of responsibilities toward her home and family and should be lauded for this.
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