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    wor·thy
    /ˈwərT͟Hē/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way: "issues worthy of further consideration"

    noun

    • 1. a person notable or important in a particular sphere: humorous "schools governed by local worthies"

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

    The meaning of WORTHY is having worth or value : estimable. How to use worthy in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWORTHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WORTHY definition: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc…. Learn more.

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

    Worthy definition: having adequate or great merit, character, or value. See examples of WORTHY used in a sentence.

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

    WORTHY meaning: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc…. Learn more.

  6. 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.

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

    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.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › worthy_adjworthy, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word worthy mean? There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word worthy, 17 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. worthy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › worthyWorthy - definition of worthy by The Free Dictionary

    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.

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

    Definition of worthy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryWORTHY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    1. -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. [...] 2. See also airworthy, creditworthy, newsworthy, noteworthy, praiseworthy, roadworthy, seaworthy, trustworthy. More.