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- [kred-i-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəl/
- /ˈkred.ɪ.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kred-i-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəl/
Definitions of creditable word
- adjective creditable A creditable performance or achievement is of a reasonably high standard. 3
- adjective creditable If you describe someone's actions or aims as creditable, you mean that they are morally good. 3
- adjective creditable deserving credit, honour, etc; praiseworthy 3
- abbreviation CREDITABLE credible 3
- adjective creditable deserving some credit or praise 3
- adjective creditable ascribable (to) 3
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Origin of creditable
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; credit + -able
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Creditable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
creditable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for creditable
adj creditable
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- respectable — worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
- commendable — If you describe someone's behaviour as commendable, you approve of it or are praising it.
- laudable — deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable: Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.
- decent — Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
adjective creditable
- praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
Antonyms for creditable
adj creditable
- unworthy — not worthy; lacking worth or excellence.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
- disrespected — lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
adjective creditable
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- discreditable — bringing or liable to bring discredit.
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