adj
meritorious
Meritorious (adj) means Worthy of praise or a reward.
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Worthy of praise or a reward.
"The policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department."
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Etymology
Came into English as Middle English meritorious, borrowed between 1375 and 1425 from Latin meritōrius (“earning money”), which came from meritus, the past participle of mereō (“to earn”).
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What is the meaning of meritorious?
"meritorious" (adj) means worthy of praise or a reward.
What is another word for meritorious?
Other words for "meritorious" include meritable, praiseworthy, deserving, commendable.
What is the opposite of meritorious?
The opposite of "meritorious" is unworthy.
