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worthy

(wɜːʳði)
Word forms: comparative worthier, superlative worthiest, plural worthies
1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If a person or thing is worthy of something, they deserve it because they have the qualities or abilities required.
[formal]
The bank might think you're worthy of a loan. [+ of]
The Minister says the idea is worthy of consideration. [+ of]
I hope he was worthy of her.
worthily adverb [ADVERB with verb]
I have not become chief constable, a rank I know I could have worthily held.
worthiness uncountable noun
Some people are afraid to take risks because their belief in their own worthinessis so low.
2. adjective
A worthy person or thing is approved of by most people in society and considered to be morally respectable or correct.
[formal]
...worthy members of the community.
Synonyms: praiseworthy, good, excellent, deserving More Synonyms of worthy
You can refer to worthy people as worthies.
A group of local worthies began to plan their own exhibition.
More Synonyms of worthy

-worthy

(-wɜːʳði)
1. combining form
-worthy can be added to words to form adjectives which 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.
...a few newsworthy events.
You may see yourself as useless, incompetent and blameworthy.
Candidates deemed vote-worthy will be rewarded with campaign funds.
2.  See also airworthy, creditworthy, newsworthy, noteworthy, praiseworthy, seaworthy, trustworthy

worthy in British English

(ˈwɜːðɪ)
adjectiveWord forms: -thier or -thiest
1. (postpositive; often foll by of or an infinitive)
having sufficient merit or value (for something or someone specified); deserving
2. 
having worth, value, or merit
nounWord forms: plural -thies
3. often facetious
a person of distinguished character, merit, or importance
Derived forms
worthily (ˈworthily)
adverb
worthiness (ˈworthiness)
noun

worthy in American English

(ˈwɜrði)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈworthier or ˈworthiest
1. 
having worth, value, or merit
2. 
having enough worth or merit (for someone or something specified); meriting
often with of or an infinitive
a man worthy of her, a candidate worthy to be supported
nounWord forms: plural ˈworthies
3. 
a person of outstanding worth or importance
often used humorously
Derived forms
worthily (ˈworthily)
adverb
worthiness (ˈworthiness)
noun
Word origin
ME worthi

-worthy in American English

(ˈwɜrði)
1. 
worthy of; deserving
praiseworthy
2. 
safe or suitable for
seaworthy

Examples of 'worthy' in a sentence
worthy

But some of them have been considered worthy of serious consideration.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At some point over the centuries anywhere worthy of a name had a race meeting.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But Sonic has learned with each race and is a worthy favourite.
The Sun (2016)
Viking Fire is a worthy successor.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I like them, and they are worthy winners.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Not that these aren't worthy causes, but specialist concerns are fighting for life.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He's a worthy favourite but we'll give it another go.
The Sun (2016)
Yet Tottenham were worthy winners.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That remains a worthy goal, and solid, practical endeavours such as limiting the detritus we leave behind are part of civilisation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
These are goals worthy of our labor.
Christianity Today (2000)
Maybe is a worthy favourite after winning all five of her races last year.
The Sun (2012)
The five were worthy winners in their respective fields.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She possesses the sensitivity necessary to unlock a beguiling and complex character worthy of admiration.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They have become a much too easy target for advisers who are not worthy of that name.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Three of his ideas stand out as at least being worthy of consideration.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We were raising money for that very worthy cause.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The winning goal was worthy of winning any game in any competition.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Either of them would be a worthy favourite.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was a tough game but we were worthy winners.
The Sun (2011)
Respect is an impossible idea and the worthy campaign intended to inspire it is doomed to failure.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Public transport in rural areas is not worthy of the name.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The number of factual errors are too many to make this series worthy of consideration.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The civil religion has not always been invoked in favor of worthy causes.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
It was a worthy goal to earn a point in the derby.
The Sun (2013)
Perhaps the idea is worthy of extensive investigation.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He was thus the one bard worthy of the name.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
She looked a brilliant, worthy champion.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
No doubt the other 11 nominees for the prize are good and worthy champions.
The Sun (2015)
On what we have seen so far he's a worthy favourite.
The Sun (2010)
In a less strong field, any of the above could have been a worthy winner.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
If so, it would be a worthy successor to the Eagle.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
With so many characters worthy of their own stories, these cabbies have been short-changed.
The Sun (2011)

In other languages
worthy

British English: worthy ADJECTIVE
If a person or thing is worthy of something, they deserve it because they have the qualities or abilities required.
The bank might think you're worthy of a loan.
  • American English: worthy
  • Brazilian Portuguese: merecedor
  • Chinese: 应得的
  • European Spanish: merecedor
  • French: digne
  • German: würdig
  • Italian: degno
  • Japanese: ふさわしい
  • Korean: ~할 가치가 있는
  • European Portuguese: merecedor
  • Latin American Spanish: merecedor

Chinese translation of 'worthy'

worthy

(wəːðɪ)

adj

  1. (= respectable)
    1. [person] 可敬的 (kějìng de)
    2. [motive, goal] 高尚的 (gāoshàng de)
  2. (= deserving) [winner, successor] 当之无愧的 (dāng zhī wú kuì de)
    to be worthy of sth/sb (= deserving of) 值得某物/配得上某人 (zhídé mǒuwù/pèi de shàng mǒurén) (= reminiscent of) 和某物/某人相称(稱)的 (hé mǒuwù/mǒurén xiāngchèn de)
(adjective) 
Definition
deserving of admiration or respect
worthy members of the community
Synonyms
praiseworthy
praiseworthy efforts
good
The president is a good man.
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
deserving
The money saved could be used for more deserving causes.
valuable
The experience was very valuable.
decent
reliable
She was efficient and reliable.
worthwhile
The study did not produce any worthwhile results.
respectable
He came from a respectable middle-class family.
upright
a very upright, trustworthy man
admirable
The film tells its story with admirable economy.
honourable
However, their intentions are honourable.
honest
My dad was the most honest man I have ever met.
righteous
She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person.
reputable
Buy your car through a reputable dealer.
virtuous
The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man.
dependable
commendable
He has acted with commendable speed.
creditable
The band turned out quite a creditable performance.
laudable
One of her less laudable characteristics was her jealousy.
meritorious
I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service.
estimable
an estimable cricket team with two members holding world records
Opposites
useless
,
dubious
,
demeaning
,
unproductive
,
unworthy
,
disreputable
,
untrustworthy
,
undeserving
,
ignoble
(noun) 
Definition
an important person
The event brought together worthies from many fields.
Synonyms
dignitary
He was a visiting dignitary of great importance.
notable
The notables attending included five Senators, two Supreme Court judges and three State Governors.
luminary
the political opinions of such luminaries as Sartre and de Beauvoir
bigwig (informal)
a bigwig who heads the local parliament
big shot (informal)
personage
MPs, film stars and other important personages
big hitter (informal)
heavy hitter (informal)
Opposites
nobody
,
punter (informal)
,
pleb
,
non-person
,
member of the rank and file

phrase

See be worthy of

Additional synonyms

in the sense of admirable
Definition
deserving or inspiring admiration
The film tells its story with admirable economy.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
prime,
select,
wonderful,
excellent,
brilliant,
rare,
cracking (British, informal),
outstanding,
valuable,
superb,
distinguished,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
notable,
sovereign,
dope (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
exemplary,
first-rate,
superlative,
commendable,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
laudable,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
ka pai (New Zealand),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of bigwig
Definition
an important person
a bigwig who heads the local parliament
Synonyms
important person,
somebody,
celebrity,
heavyweight (informal),
notable,
big name,
mogul,
big gun (informal),
dignitary,
celeb (informal),
big shot (informal),
personage,
nob (slang),
big cheese (old-fashioned, slang),
big noise (informal),
big hitter (informal),
heavy hitter (informal),
panjandrum,
notability,
V.I.P.
in the sense of commendable
He has acted with commendable speed.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
deserving,
worthy,
admirable,
exemplary,
creditable,
laudable,
meritorious,
estimable

Synonyms of 'worthy'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of creditable
Definition
deserving praise or honour
The band turned out quite a creditable performance.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
worthy,
respectable,
admirable,
honourable,
exemplary,
reputable,
commendable,
laudable,
meritorious,
estimable
in the sense of deserving
Definition
worthy of a reward, help, or praise
The money saved could be used for more deserving causes.
Synonyms
worthy,
righteous,
commendable,
laudable,
praiseworthy,
meritorious,
estimable
in the sense of estimable
Definition
worthy of respect
an estimable cricket team with two members holding world records
Synonyms
respectable,
good,
valued,
respected,
excellent,
honoured,
valuable,
worthy,
esteemed,
admirable,
honourable,
reputable,
meritorious
in the sense of excellent
Definition
exceptionally good
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
Synonyms
outstanding,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
prime,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
cool (informal),
select,
brilliant,
very good,
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
mean (slang),
superb,
distinguished,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
notable,
mega (slang),
topping (British, slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
admirable,
exemplary,
wicked (slang),
first-rate,
def (slang),
superlative,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
nang (British, slang),
pre-eminent,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang),
bakgat (South Africa)
in the sense of good
Definition
morally excellent
The president is a good man.
Synonyms
honourable,
moral,
worthy,
ethical,
upright,
admirable,
honest,
righteous,
exemplary,
right,
virtuous,
trustworthy,
altruistic,
praiseworthy,
estimable
in the sense of honest
Definition
truthful and moral in behaviour
My dad was the most honest man I have ever met.
Synonyms
trustworthy,
decent,
upright,
reliable,
ethical,
honourable,
conscientious,
reputable,
truthful,
virtuous,
law-abiding,
trusty,
scrupulous,
high-minded,
veracious
in the sense of honourable
Definition
worthy of respect or esteem
However, their intentions are honourable.
Synonyms
proper,
right,
respectable,
righteous,
virtuous,
creditable
in the sense of laudable
Definition
deserving praise
One of her less laudable characteristics was her jealousy.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
excellent,
worthy,
admirable,
of note,
commendable,
creditable,
meritorious,
estimable
in the sense of luminary
Definition
an expert in a particular subject
the political opinions of such luminaries as Sartre and de Beauvoir
Synonyms
celebrity,
star,
expert,
somebody,
lion,
worthy,
notable,
big name,
dignitary,
leading light,
celeb (informal),
personage,
megastar (informal),
fundi (South Africa),
V.I.P.
in the sense of meritorious
Definition
deserving praise for being good or worthwhile
I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
admirable,
exemplary,
good,
right,
excellent,
deserving,
worthy,
honourable,
righteous,
virtuous,
commendable,
creditable,
laudable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of notable
Definition
a person of distinction
The notables attending included five Senators, two Supreme Court judges and three State Governors.
Synonyms
celebrity,
worthy,
big name,
dignitary,
luminary,
celeb (informal),
personage,
megastar (informal),
notability,
V.I.P.
in the sense of personage
Definition
an important or distinguished person
MPs, film stars and other important personages
Synonyms
personality,
celebrity,
big name,
somebody,
worthy,
notable,
public figure,
dignitary,
luminary,
celeb (informal),
big shot (informal),
megastar (informal),
big noise (informal),
well-known person,
V.I.P.
in the sense of reliable
Definition
able to be trusted
She was efficient and reliable.
Synonyms
dependable,
trustworthy,
honest,
responsible,
sure,
sound,
true,
certain,
regular,
stable,
faithful,
predictable,
upright,
staunch,
reputable,
trusty,
unfailing,
tried and true
in the sense of reputable
Definition
trustworthy or respectable
Buy your car through a reputable dealer.
Synonyms
respectable,
good,
excellent,
reliable,
worthy,
legitimate,
upright,
honourable,
honoured,
trustworthy,
creditable,
estimable,
well-thought-of,
of good repute
in the sense of respectable
Definition
having good social standing or reputation
He came from a respectable middle-class family.
Synonyms
honourable,
good,
respected,
decent,
proper,
worthy,
upright,
admirable,
honest,
dignified,
venerable,
reputable,
decorous,
estimable
in the sense of righteous
Definition
moral, just, or virtuous
She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person.
Synonyms
virtuous,
good,
just,
fair,
moral,
pure,
ethical,
upright,
honourable,
honest,
equitable,
law-abiding,
squeaky-clean,
blameless
in the sense of upright
Definition
honest or just
a very upright, trustworthy man
Synonyms
honest,
good,
principled,
just,
true,
faithful,
ethical,
straightforward,
honourable,
righteous,
conscientious,
virtuous,
trustworthy,
high-minded,
above board,
incorruptible,
unimpeachable
in the sense of valuable
Definition
of great use or importance
The experience was very valuable.
Synonyms
useful,
important,
profitable,
worthwhile,
beneficial,
valued,
helpful,
worthy,
of use,
of help,
invaluable,
serviceable,
worth its weight in gold
in the sense of virtuous
Definition
morally good
The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man.
Synonyms
good,
moral,
ethical,
upright,
honourable,
excellent,
pure,
worthy,
honest,
righteous,
exemplary,
squeaky-clean,
blameless,
praiseworthy,
incorruptible,
high-principled
in the sense of worthwhile
Definition
sufficiently important, rewarding, or valuable to justify spending time or effort on it
The study did not produce any worthwhile results.
Synonyms
useful,
good,
valuable,
helpful,
worthy,
profitable,
productive,
beneficial,
meaningful,
constructive,
justifiable,
expedient,
gainful
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