mer·i·to·ri·ous (m r  -tôr  - s, -t r-)adj. Deserving reward or praise; having merit. [Middle English, from Latin merit rius, earning money, from meritus, past participle of merre, to earn; see merit.]mer i·tori·ous·ly adv.mer i·tori·ous·ness n. |
meritorious [ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəs]
adj
praiseworthy; showing merit
[from Latin meritōrius earning money]
meritoriously adv
meritoriousness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | meritorious - deserving reward or praise; "a lifetime of meritorious service"; "meritorious conduct" worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause" |
meritorious
adjective praiseworthy, admirable, exemplary, good, right, excellent, deserving, worthy, honourable, righteous, virtuous, commendable, creditable, laudable I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service.
dishonourable, unexceptional, undeserving, ignoble, ungenerous, discreditable, unchivalrous, unpraiseworthy
dishonourable, unexceptional, undeserving, ignoble, ungenerous, discreditable, unchivalrous, unpraiseworthy
Translations
meritorious [ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs] adj (frm) (deed, service) → meritorio/a
meritorious [ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs] adj (frm) (deed, service) → meritorio/a
meritorious [ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs] adj (frm) (deed, service) → meritorio/a
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