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What is another word for Meritorious? – 128 Meritorious Synonyms

    Need another word for Meritorious? Use these synonyms of Meritorious from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deserving worthy commendable laudable praiseworthy exemplary distinguished notable outstanding exceptional admirable estimable respectable honorable creditable meritable virtuous noble excellent superior remarkable illustrious prestigious acclaimed celebrated renowned respected venerated exalted elevated distinguished glorious

    Meaning of Meritorious

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "meritorious" refers to a person or thing that deserves reward, praise, or esteem, having merit or value.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "meritorious" as deserving of praise or reward, having or showing exceptional quality or value.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes "meritorious" as deserving praise or reward because of being good or valuable.

    Example Uses

    • The meritorious student received a full scholarship to attend the prestigious university.
    • Her meritorious service to the community was recognized with a special award.
    • The company's meritorious efforts to reduce carbon emissions were acknowledged by the environmental organization.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inadequate unworthy unmeritorious undeserving worthless valueless inferior mediocre poor subpar unimpressive unremarkable disappointing unsatisfactory unacceptable reprehensible deplorable disgraceful shameful dishonorable disreputable notorious