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Meritious vs Exemplary - What's the difference?

meritious | exemplary |

As adjectives the difference between meritious and exemplary

is that meritious is having merit while exemplary is deserving honour, respect and admiration.

As a noun exemplary is

an example, or typical instance; an exemplar.

meritious

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Having merit.
  • * 1644 , Elias Arnold, translation of (David Pareus), A Commentary Upon the Divine Revelation of the Apostle and Evangelist John, p. 146:
    • Yet God forbid, we should with Ribera attribute this reward, to any meritorious worke: seeing a far other meritious cause thereof is noted unto us ver. 14. & 17.

    Usage notes

    Primarily used in collocation “meritious' service”. Also used in legal context “'''meritious''' claims” and religious context “' meritious deeds”.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    exemplary

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
  • Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • [Bishops'] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary .
  • Ideal or perfect.
  • Serving as a warning; monitory.
    • as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages

    Related terms

    * exemplative

    Noun

    (exemplaries)
  • (obsolete) An example, or typical instance; an exemplar
  • (obsolete) A copy of a book or writing.
    • (Donne)