worthy

The definition of worthy is someone or something that has desirable qualities and is entitled to respect or attention.

(adjective)

An example of someone who would be described as worthy of an award is a person who has all the qualities required to obtain the award.

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See worthy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective worthier, worthiest

  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

Origin: ME worthi

noun pl. worthies

a person of outstanding worth or importance: often used humorously

Related Forms:

  1. worthy of; deserving: praiseworthy
  2. safe or suitable for: seaworthy

See worthy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective wor·thi·er, wor·thi·est
  1. Having worth, merit, or value; useful or valuable.
  2. Honorable; admirable: a worthy fellow.
  3. Having sufficient worth; deserving: worthy to be revered; worthy of acclaim.
noun pl. wor·thies
An eminent or distinguished person.

Related Forms:

  • worˈthi·ly adverb
  • worˈthi·ness noun

suffix
  1. Of sufficient worth for: creditworthy.
  2. Suitable or safe for: crashworthy.

Origin:

Origin: From worthy

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