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:
- laudable
- distinguished
- creditable
- praiseworthy
- impressive
- excellent
- worthy
- honorable
- commendable
- admirable
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- valuable
- awesome
- noteworthy
- applaudable
- estimable
- invaluable
- noticeable
- moral
- noble
- outstanding
- deserving
- distinctive
- good
Antonyms:
- scurvy
- mean
- notorious
- shocking
- base
- despicable
- low
- scabby
- ignominious
- notorious
- unsavory
- wretched
- illaudable
- unlikable
- nasty
- shady
- mean
- scabby
- nasty
- dirty
- shameful
- illaudable
- unethical
- sordid
- sorry
- shocking
- scandalous
- lousy
- sordid
- wretched
- despicable
- low
- base
- scurvy
- dishonorable
- dishonorable
- sorry
- disreputable
- infamous
- disgraceful
- disgraceful
- scandalous
- infamous
- shady
- unsavory
- shameful
- lousy
- disreputable
- unethical
- dirty
- ignominious
- unlikable
Synonyms:
- satisfying
- reputable
- ethical
- pleasing
- enjoyable
- redoubtable
- precious
- delightful
- heady
- principled
- high-minded
- priceless
- respectable
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.
laudable, distinguished, creditable, praiseworthy, impressive, excellent,worthy, honorable, commendable, admirable
discreditable, detestable, detestable, censurable, pitiable, unworthy, deplorable, deplorable, reprehensible, pitiful
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.
