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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.
If a person or thing is worthy of something, they deserve it because they have the qualities or abilities required.
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.
Worthy definition: having adequate or great merit, character, or value. See examples of WORTHY used in a sentence.
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.
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.
WORTHY definition: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. to deserve attention/respect, etc. Learn more.
-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.
