meritorious (Meaning)
meritorious (s)
deserving reward or praise
meritorious (a.)
Possessing merit; deserving of reward or honor; worthy of recompense; valuable.
Synonyms & Antonyms of meritorious
Synonyms:
- impressive
- honorable
- worthy
- admirable
- praiseworthy
- distinguished
- commendable
- excellent
- creditable
- laudable
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- estimable
- valuable
- noteworthy
- noble
- moral
- outstanding
- invaluable
- awesome
- deserving
- noticeable
- applaudable
- good
- distinctive
Antonyms:
- scandalous
- notorious
- shady
- illaudable
- scurvy
- ignominious
- sorry
- illaudable
- dishonorable
- scabby
- unethical
- unlikable
- despicable
- mean
- notorious
- mean
- wretched
- wretched
- base
- despicable
- shameful
- unethical
- shocking
- disreputable
- shocking
- unsavory
- base
- shady
- dirty
- dirty
- scurvy
- disgraceful
- sordid
- low
- sorry
- shameful
- lousy
- nasty
- infamous
- dishonorable
- disreputable
- disgraceful
- nasty
- unsavory
- sordid
- scabby
- unlikable
- ignominious
- scandalous
- infamous
- lousy
- low
Synonyms:
- ethical
- priceless
- enjoyable
- principled
- delightful
- reputable
- high-minded
- respectable
- precious
- pleasing
- redoubtable
- satisfying
- heady
Antonyms:
meritorious Sentence Examples
- The meritorious student received a scholarship for their exceptional academic achievements.
- The soldier's meritorious service earned him a promotion to Sergeant.
- Her meritorious conduct during the crisis averted a potential disaster.
- The meritorious work of the research team led to a groundbreaking discovery.
- The meritorious efforts of the volunteer organization made a significant impact on the community.
- The meritorious design of the building earned the architect numerous awards.
- The meritorious contributions of the scientist advanced the field of physics.
- The meritorious performance of the artist received critical acclaim.
- The meritorious actions of the police officer saved multiple lives.
- The meritorious qualities of the leader inspired others to follow their example.
FAQs About the word meritorious
deserving reward or praisePossessing merit; deserving of reward or honor; worthy of recompense; valuable.
impressive, honorable,worthy, admirable, praiseworthy, distinguished, commendable, excellent, creditable, laudable
pitiable, detestable, worthless, discreditable, unworthy, vile, unworthy,reprehensible, pitiful, vile
The meritorious student received a scholarship for their exceptional academic achievements.
The soldier's meritorious service earned him a promotion to Sergeant.
Her meritorious conduct during the crisis averted a potential disaster.
The meritorious work of the research team led to a groundbreaking discovery.
