meritorious
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adjective \ˌmer-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əs\Definition of MERITORIOUS
: deserving of honor or esteem
— mer·i·to·ri·ous·ly adverb
— mer·i·to·ri·ous·ness noun
See Examples of MERITORIOUS
- She was given an award for meritorious service.
- <worked all night with meritorious determination to get the project done on time>
First Known Use of MERITORIOUS
15th century
Related to MERITORIOUS
- Synonyms
- applaudable, commendable, creditable, estimable, laudable, admirable, praiseworthy
- Antonyms
- censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible
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