Synonyms of merit

merit 1 of 2

noun

1

as in distinction

a quality that gives something special worth

this mystery novel at least has the merit of an original plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinction
• advantage
• value
• virtue
• excellence
• grace
• excellency
• cardinal virtue
• superiority
• plus
• edge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiency
• defect
• failing
• fault
• demerit
• flaw
• blemish
• disvalue
• drawback
• minus
• negative

2

as in value

the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities

that idea has some merit, so let's explore it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• value
• importance
• worth
• significance
• valuation
• evaluation
• account
• assessment
• estimation
• consequence
• excellence
• weight
• greatness
• perfection
• desirability

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worthlessness
• emptiness
• inferiority
• cheapness
• pettiness
• baseness
• meanness
• deficiency
• valuelessness
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• poorness
• lousiness
• paltriness
• unacceptability
• crumminess
• inadequateness

merit

2 of 2

verb

as in to deserve

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)

that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deserve
• earn
• qualify
• rate
• entitle