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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.
WORTHY meaning: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc…. Learn more.
Worthy definition: having adequate or great merit, character, or value. See examples of WORTHY used in a sentence.
Use the adjective worthy to describe the good causes to which you donate a little money each year. Their admirable qualities are what make them worthy. Something that deserves respect is worthy, whether it's a charity, a hard working tennis opponent, or a struggle to overcome a disability.
adjective. /ˈwɜːði/. /ˈwɜːrði/. (comparative worthier, superlative worthiest) worthy (of somebody/something) (formal) having the qualities that deserve somebody/something. Very few of his ideas are worthy of further attention. A number of the report's findings are worthy of note.
If a person or thing is worthy of something, they deserve it because they have the qualities or abilities required.
-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.
WORTHY definition: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. to deserve attention/respect, etc. Learn more.
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.
