meritorious

Definitions

Deserving of reward, praise, or esteem.

Having merit; possessing significant value or excellence.

Examples

The soldier received a medal for his meritorious service during the conflict.

She was granted a scholarship in recognition of her meritorious academic achievements.

Synonyms

praiseworthy commendable laudable deserving exemplary virtuous admirable

Antonyms

blameworthy reprehensible despicable worthless shameful contemptible discreditable