meritorious (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs/

Definition

Deserving reward or praise; worthy of merit.

Examples

• Her meritorious efforts in the community were finally recognized with a prestigious award.

• The soldier was honored for his meritorious conduct during the battle.

• The committee reviewed all the meritorious proposals before making a final decision.

Synonyms of meritorious

Words with a similar meaning to meritorious:

• worthy
• praiseworthy
• commendable
• laudable

Antonyms of meritorious

Words with the opposite meaning to meritorious:

• unworthy
• discreditable

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