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- Dictionaryworthy/ˈwəːði/
adjective
- 1. having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard: "these issues are worthy of further consideration"
- 2. characterized by good intent but lacking in humour or imagination: "worthy but tedious advice"
noun
- 1. a person notable or important in a particular sphere: humorous "schools governed by local worthies"
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The meaning of WORTHY is having worth or value : estimable. How to use worthy in a sentence.
WORTHY definition: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc…. Learn more.
WORTHY meaning: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc…. Learn more.
A worthy person or thing is approved of by most people in society and considered to be morally respectable or correct. [formal] ...worthy members of the community. Synonyms: praiseworthy, good, excellent, deserving More Synonyms of worthy. You can refer to worthy people as worthies.
Worthy definition: having adequate or great merit, character, or value. See examples of WORTHY used in a sentence.
noun. an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously) “local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable” see more. adjective. having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable. “a worthy fellow” “a worthy cause” synonyms: estimable. deserving of respect or high regard. good. morally admirable. honorable, honourable.
Definition of worthy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor. 2. of commendable excellence or merit; deserving; meritorious: an effort worthy of praise. n. 3. a person of eminent worth, merit, or position. [1175–1225] wor′thi•ly, adv. wor′thi•ness, n.
WORTHY definition: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. to deserve attention/respect, etc. Learn more.
-worthy can be added to words to form adjectives that indicate that someone or something deserves a particular thing or action. For example, if a remark or person is quote-worthy , they are worth quoting.
