meritorious
Translation
praiseworthy, deserving reward
Examples
It was a meritorious act of bravery.
It was a meritorious act of bravery.
Grammar Patterns
((meritorious)) + noun describing a noun It was a meritorious act of bravery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable; Antonyms: unworthy, discreditable
Etymology
From Latin 'meritorius', from 'meritum' meaning 'merit'. The suffix '-ous' means 'full of'. So, literally 'full of merit'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'merit' + '-orious' (like 'glorious'). An act so full of merit that it's glorious and praiseworthy.