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meritevole

worthy

adjective meh-ree-TEH-voh-leh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Values

Origin: From 'meritare' (to merit) + '-evole' (adjectival suffix denoting tendency/worthiness).

Also means

deserving

Usage Note

Meritevole is followed by di + infinitive or noun — meritevole di rispetto (worthy of respect), meritevole di essere letto (worth reading). It is more formal than the simple degno (worthy) and tends to appear in written or elevated registers. The adjective is invariable for gender; plural is meritevoli.

Examples

"È uno studente meritevole di una borsa di studio."

Natural Translation

He is a student worthy of a scholarship.

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