worthiest

Variant of worthy

worthy definition

worthy (wʉr′t̸hē)

adjective worthier -·thier, worthiest -·thi·est

  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

Etymology: ME worthi

noun pl. worthies -·thies

a person of outstanding worth or importance: often used humorously

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