Creditably

adv. [f. as prec. + -LY².] † 1. Credibly. Obs.

1748.  Smollett, Rod. Rand. (1812), I. 423. I am creditably informed of your incapacity.

  2.  In a reputable or creditable manner: † a. so as to be well thought of, with credit (obs.); b. in a praiseworthy manner, with credit to oneself.

1672.  Mede’s Wks., Life, 42 (R.). Wherein the better sort think they … come off fair and creditably.

1692.  South, 12 Serm. (1697), I. 215 (J.). Many will choose rather to neglect their Duty safely and creditably, than to get a broken Pate in the Church’s Service.

1884.  F. M. Crawford, Rom. Singer, I. 22. Nino sang very creditably.