What is another word for meritorious?
Pronunciation:
[ mˌɛɹɪtˈɔːɹɪəs], [ mˌɛɹɪtˈɔːɹɪəs], [ m_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈɔː_ɹ_ɪ__ə_s]
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Similar words for meritorious:
- admirable (adjective)
- creditable (adjective)
- excellent (adjective)
- exemplary (adjective)
- lily-white (adjective)
- meritorious (adjective)
- moral (adjective)
- noble (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- outstanding (adjective)
- praiseworthy (adjective)
- righteous (adjective)
- topflight (adjective)
- tophole (adjective)
- unblamable (adjective)
- worthwhile (adjective)
- worthy (adjective)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Meritorious:
adj.
• admirable (adjective)- super,
- fine,
- exquisite,
- wonderful,
- superior,
- out of this world,
- valuable,
- attractive,
- a-1,
- rare,
- out of sight,
- solid,
- great,
- greatest,
- meritorious,
- a-ok.
- transcendent,
- desirable,
- priceless,
- superlative,
- first,
- peerless,
- premium,
- incomparable,
- supreme,
- firstclass,
- choicest,
- first-rate,
- most desirable,
- notable,
- striking,
- distinctive,
- select,
- sterling,
- high,
- skillful,
- champion,
- superb,
- certified,
- accomplished,
- Piked,
- finest,
- invaluable,
- prime,
- top-notch,
- tiptop,
- first class,
- capital,
- world class,
- first-class,
- exceptional,
- magnificent,
- world-class.
- prototypical,
- classical,
- classic,
- quintessential,
- punctilious,
- representative,
- pure,
- characteristic,
- typical,
- innocent,
- inculpable,
- paradigmatic,
- correct,
- guiltless,
- illustrative,
- blameless.
- conscientious,
- incorruptible,
- meet,
- just,
- proper,
- elevated,
- aboveboard,
- kindly,
- square,
- chaste,
- high-minded,
- modest,
- upstanding,
- decorous,
- saintly,
- courteous,
- dutiful,
- immaculate,
- true-blue,
- straight,
- trustworthy,
- principled,
- seemly,
- upright,
- truthful,
- scrupulous.
- dignified,
- courtly,
- eminent,
- gracious,
- benevolent,
- august,
- Great-hearted,
- greathearted,
- brilliant,
- tolerant,
- liberal,
- splendid,
- bounteous,
- imposing,
- sublime,
- magnanimous,
- refined,
- humane,
- preeminent,
- beneficent,
- cultivated,
- remarkable,
- sympathetic,
- big,
- lofty,
- extra ordinary,
- benign,
- stately,
- pre-eminent,
- charitable,
- generous,
- grand,
- extraordinary.
- primo,
- neato,
- moral,
- lily white,
- Palmary,
- well-thought-of,
- hunky dory,
- not bad,
- believeable,
- Praisable,
- salt of the earth,
- incorrupt,
- copacetic,
- moralistic,
- best ever,
- worthwhile,
- Irreprehensible,
- of note,
- admirable,
- mostest,
- superduper,
- super-duper,
- out-of-this-world,
- law-abiding,
- unblamable,
- top drawer,
- excellent,
- batting a thousand,
- praiseworthy,
- laudable,
- worthy,
- steller,
- commendable,
- out-standing,
- noble,
- salt of earth,
- zero cool,
- cat's pajamas,
- creditable,
- lily-white,
- top-hole,
- bueno,
- Thankworthy,
- Money-making.
- number one,
- major,
- predominant,
- eventful,
- star,
- tops,
- out-of-sight,
- principal,
- dominant,
- STANDOUT,
- chief,
- far-out,
- hundred-proof,
- phenomenal,
- main,
- a-number-1,
- special,
- well-known.
- right minded,
- more law-abiding,
- most lawabiding,
- lawabiding,
- rightminded,
- de voted,
- more lawabiding,
- more law abiding,
- most law-abiding,
- law abiding,
- most law abiding,
- de-voted.
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)- meritable,
- estimable,
- deserving,
- outstanding,
- credit,
- unexceptionable,
- held in esteem,
- highly esteemed,
- glorious,
- recognized,
- noted,
- impressive,
- entitled to,
- toast,
- highly reputed,
- revered,
- esteemed,
- ascribable,
- venerable,
- worshipful,
- beyond all praise,
- honored,
- respected,
- renowned,
- model,
- meriting,
- awesome,
- time-honoured,
- reverend,
- prestigious,
- in high favor,
- reputable,
- highly regarded,
- helluva,
- venerated,
- honorable,
- exemplary,
- well-deserving,
- awe-inspiring,
- highly respectable,
- due,
- in good odor,
- hallowed,
- respectable,
- Vaunted,
- Meedful,
- favourable,
- attributable,
- in favor,
- worthy of.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- character,
- mad,
- donation,
- unimpeachable,
- marvellous,
- whole-souled,
- boss,
- office,
- illustrious,
- parcel,
- weighty,
- momentous,
- percentage,
- ploughshare,
- plausible,
- share,
- sufficient,
- right-minded,
- admired,
- region,
- well-intentioned,
- celebrated,
- conspicuous,
- signal,
- relevant,
- voice,
- function,
- honourable,
- component,
- significant,
- consequential,
- valorous,
- substantial,
- entitled,
- role,
- part,
- successful,
- useful,
- contribution,
- important,
- worth,
- merited,
- topflight,
- qualified,
- division,
- substantive,
- duteous,
- persona,
- historic,
- honoured,
- critical,
- Desertful,
- prominent,
- famous,
- Approvable,
- tophole,
- allowance,
- valued,
- gift.
How to use "Meritorious" in context?
When looking to describe someone as meritorious, many people might think about the qualities it takes for someone to be a Nobel Prize winner. Meritorious doesn't only refer to receiving awards for excellence in a certain area, it can also refer to doing something commendable and often beyond what is expected. And often times, these meritorious deeds go largely unnoticed.
There are many meritorious deeds that are done every day that go largely unnoticed. These include acts of kindness, charity work, and volunteering. Many times, people do these things without expecting anything in return.
Paraphrases for Meritorious:
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Forward Entailment
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Adjective
merit.
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Proper noun, singular
merit.
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Noun, singular or mass
merit.
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Adjective
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Independent
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Adjective
competent, outstanding, skilled, superior, valid, well-founded, well-qualified, worthwhile.
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Proper noun, singular
outstanding.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
commendable, creditable, deserving, distinguished, laudable, praiseworthy, qualified, suitable, valuable, worthy, merit-based.
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Proper noun, singular
distinguished.
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Adjective
Homophones for Meritorious:
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- Synonyms:
- factotum.