worthy

Definition of Worthy in English :

Noun

1. worthy

an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

Example Sentences:
'he told his story to some conservative worthies'
'local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable'

Adjective

2. worthy

having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

Example Sentences:
'a worthy fellow'
'a worthy cause'

3. desirable, suitable, worthy

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

Example Sentences:
'the parents found the girl suitable for their son'

4. worthy

having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

Example Sentences:
'behavior worthy of reprobation'
'a fact worthy of attention'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Worthy

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adjective -thier or -thiest

1. (postpositive; often foll by of or an infinitive)

having sufficient merit or value (for something or someone specified); deserving

2.

having worth, value, or merit

noun plural -thies

3. often facetious

a person of distinguished character, merit, or importance

Worthy

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adjectiveWord forms: ˈworthier or ˈworthiest

1.

having worth, value, or merit

2.

having enough worth or merit (for someone or something specified); meriting

often with of or an infinitive

a man worthy of her, a candidate worthy to be supported

nounWord forms: plural ˈworthies

3.

a person of outstanding worth or importance

often used humorously

Worthy

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suff.

1. Of sufficient worth for: creditworthy.

2. Suitable or safe for: crashworthy.

adj. wor·thi·er, wor·thi·est

1. Having worth, merit, or value: a worthy cause.

2. Honorable; admirable: a worthy fellow.

3. Having sufficient worth; deserving: worthy to be revered; worthy of acclaim.

n. pl. wor·thies

An eminent or distinguished person.

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