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MERITORIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Deserving reward or praise

Example:

meritorious conduct

Synonyms:

meritable; meritorious

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

worthy (having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable)

Derivation:

merit; meritoriousness (the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance))

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