- worthy of often limited commendation; "the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable"
- (creditably) respectably: to a tolerably worthy extent; "he did respectably well for his age"
- credible or believable; that brings credit or honour; respectable; that can be assigned; assignable
- (creditably) In a creditable manner
- means "worthy of praise or respect": Although Rhoda Book's new novel is not an outstanding piece of literature, it is a creditable one.
- Any previous health coverage a new plan will allow a person to use to shorten his or her pre-existing condition waiting period.