English adjective: worthy | |||
1. | worthy having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable | ||
Samples | A worthy fellow. A worthy cause. | ||
Similar | applaudable, commendable, creditable, cum laude, deserving, exemplary, laudable, magna cum laude, meritable, meritorious, model, notable, noteworthy, praiseworthy, precious, quotable, sacred, summa cum laude, valuable, valued, worth, worthful, worthwhile | ||
See also | estimable, good, honorable, honourable, righteous, valuable | ||
Attribute | worthiness | ||
Antonyms | unworthy | ||
2. | worthy worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse | ||
Samples | The parents found the girl suitable for their son. | ||
Synonyms | desirable, suitable | ||
Similar | eligible | ||
Antonyms | ineligible | ||
3. | worthy having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way | ||
Samples | Behavior worthy of reprobation. A fact worthy of attention. | ||
Similar | fit | ||
Antonyms | unfit | ||
English noun: worthy | |||
1. | worthy (person) an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously) | ||
Samples | He told his story to some conservative worthies. Local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | important person, influential person, personage | ||