Synonyms for meritorious
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.
The policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department.
Example sentences
- worthy It's better to be envied than to be worthy of pity.
- deserving I can't think of anyone more deserving of the award than Tom.
- commendable Up to now, your conduct has always been commendable.
- praiseworthy His attitude is praiseworthy.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| meritorious | falling | |
| worthy | steady | |
| deserving | steady | |
| commendable | falling | |
| praiseworthy | steady | |
| meritable | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- worthy2
- 7 letters
- meedful
- 8 letters
- laudable3
- 9 letters
- excellent3, deserving3, admirable4, exemplary4, estimable4, meritable, meritious
- 11 letters
- commendable4
- 12 letters
- praiseworthy3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (worthy2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- méritoire