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What is the adjective for credible?

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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verbs credence, credential, credit and creed which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

creditable
  1. Credible or believable.
  2. That brings credit or honour; respectable.
  3. That can be assigned; assignable.
  4. Synonyms:
      5. admirable, praiseworthy, meritorious, excellent, worthy, laudable, estimable, commendable, honourable, applaudable, exemplary, deserving, honorable, fine, sterling, good, outstanding, smashing, super, fab, wicked, notable, ace, beaut, splendiferous, champion, bully, brill, exceptional, respectable, noteworthy, grand, reputable, decent, palmary, reputed, tip-top, first-class, first-rate, top-notch, top-hole, worthy of admiration, well-thought-of, worthy of commendation, batting a thousand, not too shabby, meritable, praisable, stellar, thankworthy … more
  5. Examples:
      6. “After each labor, he would come home tired, but feeling that he had done a creditable day's work.”
      “The credible eyewitness testimony provided by the victim was extremely creditable, strengthening the case against the accused.”
      “After conducting thorough research and gathering relevant evidence, the lawyer presented a creditable argument to prove that the liability could be assigned to the defendant.”
credible
  1. Believable or plausible.
  2. Authentic or convincing.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. plausible, believable, tenable, likely, possible, probable, convincing, acceptable, feasible, sustainable, viable, conceivable, valid, maintainable, imaginable, reliable, solid, creditable, thinkable, supposable, conclusive, presumptive, satisfactory, satisfying, verisimilar, determinative, aboveboard, colorable, straight, dependable, sure, honest to God, reasonable, rational, sound, persuasive, presumable, justifiable, supportable, apparent, able to hold water, cogent, strong, logical, ostensible, workable, admissible, specious, defensible, incontrovertible … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “The court found his evidence to be credible and therefore considered its weight.”
      “If he can come up with a credible theory, the next step would be to test out his theory.”
      “In the former case, there was no credible nuclear threat, in the latter there might be one.”
credal
  1. Alternative spelling of creedal
  2. (mathematics) Describes a probability based on belief
  3. Examples:
      4. “Some will reply that they will be delighted to have an Archbishop who asserts central credal doctrines.”
      “Nevertheless, the powerful reminder of the link between credal formulation and liturgical adoration remains.”
      “Why, then, is it important to include this clause as part of the church's credal articulation?”
creditworthy
  1. Deemed likely to repay debts
  2. Having an acceptable credit rating
  3. Synonyms:
      4. solid, secure, firm, solvent, fit, good, stable, safe, sound, steady, ungeared, unlevered, unindebted, financially secure, financially sound, financially stable, debt-free, in credit, in funds, profit-making, in the black, not in debt, out of debt, able to pay its debts, of good financial standing, profitable, well-managed, flush, afloat, in the green, able to pay one's debts, in the chips, in the money, out of the red, in clover, able to pay, in the pink, in business, keeping your head above water, profitably, gainfully, successful, making money, realizing net profit, at a profit, tried-and-true, dependable, reliable, trustworthy … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “If you're able to bring them into a creditworthy capability, that's even a bigger impact.”
      “Except for the most creditworthy of customers, banks are generally happier lending money if they can take some sort of security.”
      “They wanted to persist in the belief that the blue chip debtors of yesteryear were still creditworthy.”
credential
  1. Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone). [from 15th c.]
  2. Synonyms:
      3. believable, credible, likely, plausible, probable, possible, conceivable, imaginable, creditable, tenable, reasonable, thinkable, convincing, feasible, supposable, persuasive, rational, acceptable, presumptive, logical, presumable, realistic, sound, aboveboard, colorable, satisfying, straight, tried, trusty, authentic, reliable, trustworthy, fiduciary, impressive, unquestionable, honest-to-god, up front, within the bounds of possibility, able to hold water, true to life, with a ring of truth … more
creedless
  1. Without a creed; not related to a specific creed.
  2. Examples:
      3. “How was a creedless, churchless mistress of Coldbrooks to be fitted in to her happy vision of Barneys future?”
      “Viruses, after all, are color-blind, creedless and don't acknowledge borders.”
      “The liberal, creedless religion has more than 1,000 churches including the one on Haskell Avenue.”
creditless
  1. Without credit (financially).
creedal
  1. Of or pertaining to a creed
  2. Examples:
      3. “Baptist schools of theology, when based on a particular statement of faith become creedal institutions.”
      “In today's baptismal service, all who are present are invited to participate in the creedal affirmation of faith.”
      “The creedal issue has revived as well, as the Evangelicals have recently called for a formulation of a confession of faith.”
credited
  1. Having something attributed to oneself.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. certified, official, recognised, recognized, endorsed, approved, ascribed, attributed, qualified, accredited, authorized, licensed, sanctioned, legal, warranted, appointed, commissioned, empowered, deputed, guaranteed, deputized, authorised, licenced, deputised, officially recognized, vouched for, authenticated, validated, verified, valid, authoritative, legitimate, authentic, proper, formal, documented, lawful, accepted, ratified, kosher, bona fide, prescribed, confirmed, explicit, methodical, pro forma, substantiated, supported, sworn to, witnessed … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “I need a credited translator that is well versed in different idioms.”
credenced
  1. simple past tense and past participle of credence
credencing
  1. present participle of credence
credentialed
  1. simple past tense and past participle of credential
  2. Examples:
      3. “The company only hires credentialed professionals who have the necessary qualifications and proof of competence in their respective fields.”
      “He is a credentialed doctor with the necessary qualifications and certifications to practice medicine.”
credentialing
  1. present participle of credential
crediting
  1. present participle of credit
  2. Synonyms:
      3. accrediting, ascribing, attributing, imputing, assigning, laying, putting down, ascribing to, attributing to, chalking up, associating with, chalking up to, connecting with, sticking on, charging to, laying at the door of, setting down, holding responsible for, referring to, praising, acclaiming, commending, lauding, saluting, applauding, appreciating, extolling, honoring, honouring, recognising, recognizing, acknowledging, aggrandizing, celebrating, cheering, complimenting, endorsing, respecting, toasting, paying tribute to, heaping praise on, speaking highly of, singing the praises of, paying homage to, paying respects to, giving recognition to, taking one's hat off to, patting on back, handing it to, believing … more
creeded
  1. simple past tense and past participle of creed
creeding
  1. present participle of creed
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