the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Deserving of reward.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having merit; meritorious.
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adj. deserving reward or praise
Word Usage
"It's spoken with such a cliquish tone by people who look down their noses at movies meant to provoke laughter — like a movie meant to draw tears is so much more meritable."