Creditable (Adjective)
Meaning
Worthy of often limited commendation; "the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The student's performance in the difficult math competition was creditable given his limited experience.
- Her decision to donate the rest of her savings to charity was a creditable act, despite not being a significant amount.
- Though he struggled with the language barrier, his English skills were creditable considering the short time he had to learn.
- The athlete's time in the marathon was creditable, but it wasn't fast enough to qualify for the national team.
- The small restaurant's attempt at creating an innovative menu was creditable, even if not all dishes were successful.