A creditable performance or achievement is of a reasonably high standard.
They turned out a quite creditable performance.
Gazza finished a creditable third.
Synonyms: praiseworthy, worthy, respectable, admirable More Synonyms of creditable
creditably (kredɪtəbli)graded adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, also ADV adj/adv]
British riders performed creditably.
She puts in a creditably spirited performance.
2. adjective
If you describe someone's actions or aims as creditable, you mean that they are morally good.
Not a very creditable attitude, I'm afraid.
creditable in British English
(ˈkrɛdɪtəbəl)
adjective
1.
deserving credit, honour, etc; praiseworthy
2. obsolete
credible
Derived forms
creditableness (ˈcreditableness) or creditability (ˌcreditaˈbility)
noun
creditably (ˈcreditably)
adverb
creditable in American English
(ˈkrɛdɪtəbəl)
adjective
1.
deserving some credit or praise
2.
ascribable (to)
3. Obsolete
credible
4. Obsolete
having good financial credit
Derived forms
creditability (ˌcreditaˈbility)
noun
creditably (ˈcreditably)
adverb
Examples of 'creditable' in a sentence
creditable
We must always remember that to manage well on a small income is highly creditable.
Kishlansky, Mark A. (editor) Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization, Volume 1: From the Beginningto 1715 (1995)
At college his career was of course highly creditable.
William Thackeray Vanity Fair (1837)
When are we going to learn that reaching the last eight is a creditable performance?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Both turn in creditable vocal performances on an expertly chosen bunch of classic songs.
The Sun (2006)
All this masked a creditable performance from the business itself.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This is a very creditable performance.
The Sun (2012)
We put in what we thought was a highly creditable offer and we were $3 billion short.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He finished a highly creditable fifth in the 200m butterfly.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Although he lost, he turned in a highly creditable performance at the polls.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They got a creditable draw at leaders Norwich last time out and can go one better this time.
The Sun (2014)
I know from my own experience that this sometimes requires a creditable acting performance.
Martin, April The Guide to Lesbian and Gay Parenting (1993)
He came a creditable third.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Last week, Evolution turned in a creditable performance for the first six months of this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Are they less creditable because they could put on this performance on a Wednesday but not a Tuesday?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Having talked unconvincingly last month of famous victories that were in fact forgettable and creditable performances that were anything but,he could afford to raise a smile.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is far more likely that Italy's best hopes of a creditable performance will revolve around a lofty effort at the lineout.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
creditable
British English: creditable ADJECTIVE
A creditable performance or achievement is of a reasonably high standard.
They turned out a quite creditable performance.
American English: creditable
Brazilian Portuguese: louvável
Chinese: 具有相当高水平的
European Spanish: elogiable
French: honorable
German: lobenswert
Italian: lodevole
Japanese: 立派な
Korean: 수준 높은
European Portuguese: louvável
Latin American Spanish: elogiable
(adjective)
Definition
deserving praise or honour
The band turned out quite a creditable performance.
Synonyms
praiseworthy
praiseworthy efforts
worthy
worthy members of the community
respectable
He came from a respectable middle-class family.
admirable
The film tells its story with admirable economy.
honourable
However, their intentions are honourable.
exemplary
He showed outstanding and exemplary courage in the face of danger.
reputable
Buy your car through a reputable dealer.
commendable
He has acted with commendable speed.
laudable
One of her less laudable characteristics was her jealousy.
meritorious
I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service.
estimable
an estimable cricket team with two members holding world records
Additional synonyms
in the sense of admirable
Definition
deserving or inspiring admiration
The film tells its story with admirable economy.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
prime,
select,
wonderful,
excellent,
brilliant,
rare,
cracking (British, informal),
outstanding,
valuable,
superb,
distinguished,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
notable,
sovereign,
dope (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
exemplary,
first-rate,
superlative,
commendable,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
laudable,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
ka pai (New Zealand),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of commendable
He has acted with commendable speed.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
deserving,
worthy,
admirable,
exemplary,
creditable,
laudable,
meritorious,
estimable
in the sense of estimable
Definition
worthy of respect
an estimable cricket team with two members holding world records