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View usage for: (merɪtɔːriəs) adjectiveIf you describe something as meritorious, you approve of it for its good or worthwhile qualities. [formal, approval] I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service. Synonyms: praiseworthy, admirable, exemplary, good More Synonyms of meritorious meritorious in British English (ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəs) adjectivepraiseworthy; showing merit Derived forms meritoriously (ˌmeriˈtoriously) adverb meritoriousness (ˌmeriˈtoriousness) noun Word origin C15: from Latin meritōrius earning money meritorious in American English (ˌmɛrɪˈtɔriəs) adjective having merit; deserving reward, praise, etc. Derived forms meritoriously (ˌmeriˈtoriously) adverb Word origin ME < L meritorius, bringing in money < meritus: see merit Synonyms of 'meritorious'praiseworthy, admirable, exemplary, good More Synonyms of meritorious Definition deserving praise for being good or worthwhile I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service. Synonyms Opposites dishonourable , unexceptional , undeserving , ignoble , ungenerous , discreditable , unchivalrous , unpraiseworthy Nearby words ofmeritorious - meridian
- merit
- merited
- meritorious
- merriment
- merry
- merry-go-round
Additional synonymsDefinition worthy of a reward, help, or praise The money saved could be used for more deserving causes. Synonyms worthy, righteous, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy, meritorious, estimableDefinition exceptionally good We complimented him on doing an excellent job. Synonyms outstanding, good, great (informal), fine, prime, capital, noted, choice, champion, cool (informal), select, brilliant, very good, cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), mean (slang), superb, distinguished, fantastic (informal), magnificent, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), splendid, notable, mega (slang), topping (British, slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, exquisite, admirable, exemplary, wicked (slang), first-rate, def (slang), superlative, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), nang (British, slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang), bakgat (South Africa) Definition so good as to be an example worthy of imitation He showed outstanding and exemplary courage in the face of danger. Synonyms ideal, good, fine, model, excellent, sterling, admirable, honourable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy, meritorious, estimable, punctiliousDefinition morally excellent The president is a good man. Synonyms honourable, moral, worthy, ethical, upright, admirable, honest, righteous, exemplary, right, virtuous, trustworthy, altruistic, praiseworthy, estimableDefinition worthy of respect or esteem However, their intentions are honourable. Synonyms proper, right, respectable, righteous, virtuous, creditableDefinition deserving praise One of her less laudable characteristics was her jealousy. Synonyms praiseworthy, excellent, worthy, admirable, of note, commendable, creditable, meritorious, estimableDefinition morally or legally acceptable or correct It's not right, leaving her like this. Synonyms just, good, fair, moral, proper, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, righteous, virtuous, lawfulDefinition moral, just, or virtuous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person. Synonyms virtuous, good, just, fair, moral, pure, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, law-abiding, squeaky-clean, blamelessDefinition morally good The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man. Synonyms good, moral, ethical, upright, honourable, excellent, pure, worthy, honest, righteous, exemplary, squeaky-clean, blameless, praiseworthy, incorruptible, high-principled Definition deserving of admiration or respect worthy members of the community Synonyms praiseworthy, good, excellent, deserving, valuable, decent, reliable, worthwhile, respectable, upright, admirable, honourable, honest, righteous, reputable, virtuous, dependable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, estimable |