- Today's Word
Meritorious
mehr-ih-TOR-ee-us
Definition
(adjective) Deserving of praise, recognition, or reward.
Example
Her years of meritorious service were recognized with a public award.
Fun Fact
Meritorious is often seen in formal settings like military commendations, academic scholarships, and public service awards. But it also shows up in HR evaluations, theater reviews, and grant proposals—anywhere someone has done work that isn’t just good, but exceptionally worthy of notice.