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worthy

/'w/[@]/r/T//i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

    adj.all

    Examples
    A worthy fellow.
    A worthy cause.
    Antonyms unworthy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

    noun.person

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A man of eminent worth or value; one distinguished for useful and estimable qualities; a person of conspicuous desert; -- much used in the plural; as, the <i>worthies</i> of the church; political <i>worthies</i>; military <i>worthies</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

    adj.all

    Synonyms desirable suitable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

    adj.all

    Examples
    Behavior worthy of reprobation.
    A fact worthy of attention.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To render worthy; to exalt into a hero.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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