meritoriously

mer·i·to·ri·ous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mer-i-tawr-ee-uh s, -tohr-]
- /ˌmɛr ɪˈtɔr i əs, -ˈtoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mer-i-tawr-ee-uh s, -tohr-]
- /ˌmɛr ɪˈtɔr i əs, -ˈtoʊr-/

Definitions of meritoriously word

adjective meritoriously deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy: to receive a gift for meritorious service. 1
noun meritoriously In a meritorious manner. 1

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Origin of meritoriously

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin meritōrius on hire. See merit, -tory1, -ous

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Parts of speech for Meritoriously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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meritoriously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for meritoriously

adverb meritoriously

effectively — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
laudably — deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable: Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.

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