meritorious

Everyday

1. (formal) Deserving praise or reward because it is very good or brave. tree →
2. (formal, school and army) Used in names of awards, like «Meritorious Service Medal». tree →

In the lessons

A formal word used in the army, police, award ceremonies and stiff exam passages. In school, merit badges and certificates reward meritorious work or behaviour. Phrases: meritorious service, meritorious conduct.

Examples

• The firefighter received an award for meritorious service. tree →
• Her science project was judged meritorious. tree →
• The soldier's meritorious conduct was praised. tree →
• The head teacher read out the names of pupils with meritorious work. tree →
• The medal is given for meritorious acts of courage. tree →
• It was a meritorious effort, even though they lost. tree →

Note

Adjective. Formal; in everyday speech say «excellent», «praiseworthy» or «deserving». Pronounced meh-ri-TOR-ee-us. From «merit» (worth, value).