meritorious

• جَدِيرٌ بالثَّنَاءِ أو المكافأةِ أو التقديرِ؛ يَستحِقُّ الإعجابَ لِما فيهِ من فَضْلٍ أو خِدْمَةٍ أو إنجاز.

Deserving praise, reward, or recognition; admirable.

1. Deserving reward or praiseC1formal

   Worthy of recognition, commendation, or reward due to one's actions or qualities.

   مستحق الثناء أو المكافأة

   • Her meritorious service to the community was acknowledged with an award.
   • The soldier received a medal for his meritorious conduct in battle.
   • The committee recognized the meritorious achievements of the research team.
   • Only the most meritorious candidates are selected for the scholarship.

   المرادفاتadmirablecommendablecreditableestimableexemplaryhonorablelaudablepraiseworthyworthy

   الأضدادblameworthyculpableundeservingunworthyworthless