Creditably — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈkre-di-tə-bəl/ cred·it·able

Meaning & Definition of Creditably

Creditably (adjective)

  1. worthy of belief
  2. sufficiently good to bring esteem or praise
  3. worthy of commercial credit

Creditably (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a satisfactory way

    "he performed the part creditably even though he had no experience acting on stage"

    similar: acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely, OK, passably, respectably, satisfactorily, serviceably, so-so, sufficiently, tolerably, well
    related: appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, happily, meetly, rightly, seemly, suitably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, effectively, effectually, efficiently, neatly, tidily
    opposite: bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily
    near: unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably, disastrously, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, miserably, terribly

Related Entry: Creditable (adjective)

Creditable is a different word from Creditably. The synonyms below are for creditable, not for creditably.

  1. deserving of high regard or great approval

    "a creditable effort, even if it didn't succeed completely"

    similar: admirable, applaudable, commendable, estimable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
    related: 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
    opposite: censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible
    near: 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

  2. worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

    "let's look for a scientifically creditable explanation before going off into the realm of the supernatural"

    similar: believable, credible, likely, plausible, presumptive, probable
    related: cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling, acceptable, cogitable, conceivable, imaginable, possible, practical, reasonable, dependable, reliable, trustworthy, sophistic, specious
    opposite: far-fetched, implausible, improbable, incredible, unbelievable, unlikely, unplausible
    near: absurd, doubtful, dubious, fantastic, flimsy, outlandish, preposterous, questionable, ridiculous, impossible, inconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable, skeptical, suspect, suspicious, uncertain, unsure, hopeless, unworkable, useless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Creditably

The most common words with a similar meaning to Creditably:

acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely, OK, passably, respectably, satisfactorily, serviceably, so-so, sufficiently, tolerably, well

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Creditably

Words with the opposite meaning of Creditably:

bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily

Related Words for Creditably

appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, happily, meetly, rightly, seemly, suitably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, effectively, effectually, efficiently, neatly, tidily

Near Antonyms of Creditably

unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably, disastrously, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, miserably, terribly

Word Forms of Creditably

Derived words: creditability (noun), creditableness (noun), creditably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Creditably

First known use: 1594

Frequently Asked Questions about Creditably

What does "Creditably" mean?

"Creditably" means worthy of belief. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: worthy of belief.

What is another word for "Creditably"?

Other words for "Creditably" include acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, decently, fine, good and middlingly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Creditably" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Creditably"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Creditably". Common alternatives include acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely and OK.

What is the opposite of "Creditably"?

Antonyms of "Creditably" include bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably and poorly. Near antonyms include unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly and indecently.

How do you use "Creditably" in a sentence?

Examples of "Creditably" in a sentence: "he performed the part creditably even though he had no experience acting on stage".

Is "Creditably" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Creditably" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Creditably"?

"Creditably" is pronounced /ˈkre-di-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as cred·it·able.

What is the origin of the word "Creditably"?

First known use: 1594.