Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deserving reward or praise; having merit: The word "meritable" describes something or someone that is worthy of recognition, reward, or commendation due to good qualities, actions, or achievements.

Usage

• "Meritable" is a formal adjective used to qualify actions, service, conduct, or achievements that are considered praiseworthy and deserving of a positive response, such as an award or public acknowledgment.
• It is often used in official, academic, or literary contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her decades of meritable service to the community were finally honored with a special award.
  • The committee reviewed only the most meritable proposals for funding.
  • His actions during the crisis were truly meritable.

Advanced Usage

• "Meritable" vs. "Meritorious": While both adjectives mean "deserving praise or reward," "meritorious" is more commonly used in modern English, especially in formal and legal contexts (e.g., , ). "Meritable" is a valid but less frequent synonym.
• The word can be used to describe abstract concepts like , , or .

Variants and Related Words

• Merit (n/v): The quality of being good or worthy; to deserve.
  • The plan has considerable merit. (Noun)
  • His good work merits a promotion. (Verb)
• Meritorious (adj): Deserving reward or praise. (A more common synonym)
  • She received a medal for meritorious conduct.

Synonyms

• Praiseworthy: Deserving approval and admiration.
• Commendable: Deserving praise.
• Laudable: Deserving praise and commendation.
• Admirable: Arousing or deserving respect and approval.

Antonyms

• Unworthy: Not deserving effort, attention, or respect.
• Blameworthy: Deserving blame; culpable.
• Contemptible: Deserving contempt; despicable.

Adjective

1. deserving reward or praise
   • a lifetime of meritorious service
   • meritorious conduct