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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"
   • ▪ deserving effort, attention, or respect: "generous donations to worthy causes"
   • ▪ good enough; suitable: "no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera"

   noun

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

   Word Origin Middle English: from worth + -y1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. worthily adverb

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWORTHY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   WORTHY definition: 1. deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. to deserve attention/respect, etc. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › worthiestWORTHY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   1. First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; see origin at worth 1, -y 1. Other words for worthy. 2. deserving, meritorious, worthwhile, estimable, excellent, exemplary, upright, honorable. See synonyms for worthy on Thesaurus.com. Other words from worthy. wor·thi·ly, adverb.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › worthy_1worthy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   1 worthy (of somebody/something) (formal) having the qualities that deserve someone or something to be worthy of attention A number of the report's findings are worthy of note. No composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera. a worthy champion (= one who deserved to win) He felt he was not worthy of her. opposite ...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusWORTHY - 72 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to worthy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of worthy. The people gave generously to support the worthy cause. The school has graduated many worthy young people. Synonyms. worthwhile. deserving. praiseworthy. laudable. commendable. admirable. estimable.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › worthyworthy - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   adj. having merit, character, or value: a worthy opponent. deserving: an effort worthy of praise. n. [ countable] a person of worth. wor•thi•ly /ˈwɜrðəli/ adv. wor•thi•ness, n. [ uncountable] -worthy, suffix.

7. www.wordsmyth.networthy | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   wor·thy. pronunciation: wuhr th i. parts of speech: adjective, noun. features: Word Combinations ( adjective, noun) The meaning of worthy. Definition of worthy. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › worthySynonyms of WORTHY | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   3 days ago · Definition. deserving of admiration or respect. worthy members of the community. Synonyms. praiseworthy. good. excellent. deserving. valuable. decent. reliable. worthwhile. respectable. upright. admirable. honourable. honest. righteous. reputable. virtuous. dependable. commendable. creditable.