creditable

USAGE SUMMARY

"creditable" is a correct and usable word in written English.
It is an adjective which means "deserving praise or respect." For example, "He received a creditable score on his entrance exam."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

The big losers were the Daily Star Sunday, down more than 14%, and the Sun on Sunday, down more than 12% despite a creditable monthly improvement of more than 5%, again boosted by the paper's ever-successful holidays' offers.

The Guardian

But aside from Lucas, many of these votes went to creditable losers, among them Bennett, who increased Green support in the inner London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras by 10 points but was still third behind Labour and the Conservatives.

The Guardian

The Guardian also enjoyed a creditable 4.24% monthly increase, but its year-on-year drop of 10.83% was the worst among the daily qualities.

The Guardian

Loin of blackface mutton is equally creditable - full-flavoured, perfectly cooked and scented with rosemary, this dish gets better as you eat it.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

6/10 Brewed by the Hogs Back brewery in Surrey, this new M&S beer cannot trump its Scottish lager (see above), but it is creditable in its own right.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Its total is already a creditable 5.3 times its opening weekend tally, and it will clearly go a fair bit higher.

The Guardian - Film

The "desire to forestall social change," the Kentucky brief says, is "not a legitimate state interest".The petitioners' briefs do a creditable job of exposing the apparent illogic behind the states' bans on same-sex marriage.

The Economist

But it also notes her "creditable performance as opposition leader", and says she is "much more interested in running the party machine than in driving a far-reaching agenda".

The Economist

A victory for Mr Campos would be a big upset; a strong second place would gain him a national profile and position him well for 2018.A creditable showing by the national team in the football World Cup in June and July, three months before the election, would add some fizz to Ms Rousseff's campaign, though the extent to which soccer success translates into votes is questionable.

The Economist

That marks it out as west Africa's most creditable country in both listings.

The Economist

As London has shed its ancient traditions and embraced more fully the shameless pursuit of money, LIFFE has carried the rest of the City with it.In this section Blowing bubbles in Taiwan A capital conundrum Everlasting LIFFE Thaied up in knots Creditable Good debts Special delivery Banking's biggest disaster ReprintsTo this it has wedded a relaxed culture that comes with success.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "creditable" when you want to highlight that an action or performance is deserving of recognition, even if it's not exceptional.

Common error

Avoid using "creditable" when you mean "credible." "Creditable" means deserving praise, while "credible" means believable. Saying "His excuse was creditable" is incorrect if you mean his excuse was believable; "credible" is the appropriate word.

Linguistic Context

The adjective "creditable" primarily functions to describe a noun as worthy of praise or respect. Ludwig AI supports this usage, showing it often modifies terms related to performance, effort, or achievement.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

42%

Encyclopedias

32%

Science

26%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Social Media

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "creditable" is an adjective used to describe something deserving praise or respect. Ludwig AI confirms that this usage is grammatically correct and common, particularly in news, encyclopedias, and scientific writing. While "creditable" is often used in neutral to formal contexts, it is important not to confuse it with the word "credible", which means believable. When seeking alternatives, consider phrases like "praiseworthy", "admirable", or "commendable", depending on the nuance you wish to convey.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

praiseworthy

Focuses more directly on deserving praise.

admirable

Highlights the quality of inspiring admiration.

commendable

Suggests formal approval or recognition.

respectable

Emphasizes the characteristic of being worthy of respect.

meritorious

Highlights deservingness, especially of reward or honor.

worthy of praise

Directly states that something deserves praise.

deserving recognition

Focuses on the aspect of needing to be acknowledged.

believable

Highlights the quality of being easy to believe.

convincing

Focuses on the ability to persuade someone of something.

plausible

Emphasizes the appearance of truth or reason.

FAQs

How can I use "creditable" in a sentence?

You can use "creditable" to describe something deserving of praise or respect. For instance, "She made a creditable effort, even though she didn't win".

What can I say instead of "creditable"?

You can use alternatives like "praiseworthy", "admirable", or "commendable" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "creditable" or "credible"?

"Creditable" means deserving praise or respect, while "credible" means believable. Make sure to choose the word that fits the meaning you intend.

Is "creditable" a formal word?

"Creditable" is a fairly formal word. While appropriate in many contexts, consider a more informal alternative like "decent" in casual settings.