meritorious

🇺🇸 /ˌmerɪˈtɔːriəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmerɪˈtɔːriəs/
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adjective
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deserving praise or reward because of good qualities or actions

Her meritorious work on the community project earned her special recognition from the mayor.

translation

adj. deserving praise or reward because of good qualities or actions