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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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WORTHY definition: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc…. Learn more.
The meaning of WORTHY is having worth or value : estimable. How to use worthy in a sentence. having worth or value : estimable; honorable, meritorious; having sufficient worth or importance…
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.
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.
having good qualities but not very interesting or exciting. her worthy but dull husband. He's a very worthy man, I suppose, but he's very dull. worthy of somebody/something typical of what a particular person or thing might do, give, etc. He gave a speech that was worthy of Martin Luther King. -worthy.
Worthy definition: having adequate or great merit, character, or value. See examples of WORTHY used in a sentence.
deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc.: Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice. See more. formal. Something that is worthy is not very interesting but should be admired for its good and useful qualities: a worthy book. Fewer examples. I'm glad she's going into medicine. It's a very worthy calling.
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.
Noun. Suffix. Filter. adjective. worthier, worthiest. Having worth, value, or merit. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Honorable; admirable. A worthy fellow. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Having enough worth or merit (for someone or something specified); meriting. A man worthy of her, a candidate worthy to be supported.
