Meritorious

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒmÉ›rɪˈtÉ”riÉ™s, -ˈtoÊŠr-/

Origin

From Middle English, borrowed between 1375 and 1425 from Latin meritōrius ("earning money"), from meritus, past participle of mereō ("to earn")

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Full definition of meritorious

Adjective

1. deserving of merit or commendation; deserving rewardThe policeman received the Award of Meritorious Service from his grateful department.

Synonyms

• meedful
• meritious

Antonyms

• immeritorious

Derived terms

• meritoriously
• meritoriousness