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