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Meaning of
worthy
in English
worthy
us
//ˈwɝ.i//
uk
//ˈwɜː.ri//
#moderate
#c1
Plural
worthies
Comparative Adjective
worthier
Superlative Adjective
worthiest
Definitions
Adjective
having
merit
or
value
;
deserving
The
charity
is
a
worthy
cause
that
deserves
our
support
.
suited
or
suitable
for
a
purpose
The
new
employee
is
worthy
of
the
promotion
because
of
her
excellent
performance
.
admirable
or
honourable
in
character
The
firefighter's
bravery
in
saving
the
child
was
worthy
of
admiration
.
deserving
of
respect
or
recognition
The
award
was
given
to
a
worthy
recipient
who
had
dedicated
her
life
to
helping
others
.
deserving
of
respect
;
having
merit
The
scientist's
groundbreaking
research
made
her
a
worthy
candidate
for
the
Nobel
Prize
.
Compounds / Phrases
flightworthy
quoteworthy
roadworthy
seaworthy
stageworthy