different between creditable vs creditably

English

Etymology

From credit +? -able.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?k??d?t?b?l/

Adjective

creditable (comparative more creditable, superlative most creditable)

1. Credible or believable.
   • 1847, Benjamin Franklin Hall, The Land Owner's Manual

     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.

   • 1996, Giannino Malossi,Latin Lover: The Passionate South

     A more creditable rumour concerned Valentino's hallmark killer glance ...

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

Usage notes

Some authorities regard the usage of creditable in sense 1 (credible, believable) as an error.

Synonyms

• (believable): believable, credible
• (that brings credit): commendable, respectable
• (that can be assigned): assignable

Antonyms

• (believable): unbelievable, incredible, increditable

Translations

Related terms

Anagrams

• directable

English

Etymology

creditable +? -ly

Adverb

creditably (comparative more creditably, superlative most creditably)

1. In a creditable manner; reputably, without disgrace.

Anagrams

• bradytelic