meritorious

UK
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəs/
US
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔriəs/

Translations

meritoriousadjective
more meritorious
Comp.
most meritorious
Super.
UK
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəs/
US
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔriəs/
Her meritorious service to the community earned her a prestigious award.
Son service méritoire à la communauté lui a valu une distinction prestigieuse.
Additional translations
fondéSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou argumentatif.

Definitions

meritoriousadjective
Deserving reward or praise due to being worthy or commendable.
Her meritorious service to the community earned her a prestigious award.
Having legal or factual merit; well-founded.
The court concluded that the plaintiff’s allegations were not meritorious.