ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Creditable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɹɛdɪtəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Creditable is an adjective meaning Credible or believable.

Meaning

Credible or believable.

More Meanings

  1. That brings credit or honour; respectable.
  2. That can be assigned; assignable.

Example Sentences

A more creditable rumour concerned Valentino's hallmark killer glance .
Before receiving his testimony, the officer is required to ascertain from his own knowledge or by a creditable witness that he is a subscribing witness to the deed.
The locomotive had been magnificently burnished at Norwich depot, with polished brasswork and red-painted coupling rods—all the more creditable, Dr. Allen adds, as it spent many months last winter in open store.

Synonyms for creditable

Depending on context, synonyms include believable, credible, admirable, commendable, laudable, allowable.

Antonyms for creditable

Common opposites include unbelievable, incredible, increditable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include worthy, credible, believable, reliable, trustworthy, allowable.

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