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- pronunciation:
- me
rih
to
ri
s
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
having merit; worthy of praise or reward.
She was honored for her meritorious service to her country.- synonyms:
- commendable, laudable, praiseworthy
- antonyms:
- blameworthy, deplorable
- similar words:
- admirable, creditable, deserving, estimable, exemplary, honorable, worthy
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related words: |
valuable |
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derivations: |
meritoriously (adv.), meritoriousness (n.) |
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