meritorious

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Adjective meritorious has 1 sense

meritorious, meritable - deserving reward or praise; "a lifetime of meritorious service"; "meritorious conduct"
Antonym: unworthy (indirect, via worthy)

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Meritorious

Definition:

Adjective

Deserving praise, recognition, or reward; commendable.

Sense 1:

Popular: Worthy of admiration or recognition by many people.

Example sentence: The singer's performance was so meritorious that the crowd gave her a standing ovation.

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Sense 2:

Local: Pertaining to actions or services of local or regional significance.

Example sentence: The charity event received meritorious support from local businesses and volunteers.

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