meritorious
adjective/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔriəs/
Frequency rank: #13,338 most common English word
Meaning
deserving praise or reward; commendable
Example sentence
The soldier was awarded a medal for meritorious conduct during the rescue mission.
Synonyms & related words
- commendable
- praiseworthy
- admirable
- exemplary
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