meritorious (adj.)

• admirable
• ascribable
• attributable
• commendable
• creditable
• deserving
• due
• esteemed
• estimable
• excellent
• exemplary
• honorable
• honored
• laudable
• model
• noble
• outstanding
• praiseworthy
• prestigious
• reputable
• respectable
• respected
• revered
• reverend
• unexceptionable
• venerable
• well-thought-of
• worshipful
• worthy