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    worthy
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWORTHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Worthy means deserving respect, admiration, or support, or suitable for something. Learn how to use this adjective, noun, and suffix with different meanings and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › worthyWorthy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word worthy, which can be an adjective or a noun. Find out how to use worthy in a sentence and how it differs from related words like worthwhile and deserving.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWORTHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of worthy as an adjective, noun, and suffix, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for worthy in English.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › worthyWORTHY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Worthy is an adjective that means having sufficient merit, value, or excellence for something or someone. It can also be a noun that refers to a person of distinguished character or importance. Learn more about its synonyms, usage, and origin from Dictionary.com.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishworthy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    adjective. /ˈwɜːði/. /ˈwɜːrði/. (comparative worthier, superlative worthiest) worthy (of somebody/something) (formal) having the qualities that deserve somebody/something. Very few of his ideas are worthy of further attention. A number of the report's findings are worthy of note.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWORTHY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adjective 'worthy', which means deserving of something or having merit. See examples of 'worthy' in sentences and related words.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › worthyWorthy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.