worthy (Meaning)

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worthy (n)

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

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worthy (a)

having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

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worthy (s)

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

Webster

worthy (n.)

Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

Having suitable, adapted, or equivalent qualities or value; -- usually with of before the thing compared or the object; more rarely, with a following infinitive instead of of, or with that; as, worthy of, equal in excellence, value, or dignity to; entitled to; meriting; -- usually in a good sense, but sometimes in a bad one.

Of high station; of high social position.

A man of eminent worth or value; one distinguished for useful and estimable qualities; a person of conspicuous desert; -- much used in the plural; as, the worthies of the church; political worthies; military worthies.

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worthy (v. t.)

To render worthy; to exalt into a hero.

FAQs About the word worthy

an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously), having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable, worthy of being chosen especially

meritorious, good,deserving, commendable, special, admirable,creditable, cherished, laudable, treasured

base, worthless, cheap, undeserving, no-good, undeserving, no-good, cheap, inferior, inferior

The student's dedication and hard work made him worthy of the prestigious award.

Our ancestors fought bravely, proving themselves worthy of our remembrance.

The idea is worthy of consideration, as it has the potential to revolutionize the industry.

The athlete's resilience and determination made him worthy of being celebrated as a role model.