What does worthy mean in English? Meaning of worthy definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "worthy": an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
Noun
Meaning: an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)Example: he told his story to some conservative worthies
local worthies rarely challenged the chief constableSynonyms: worthyHypernyms: important person
influential person
personageHyphenation: wor‧thy
Meaning of "worthy": having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
Adjective
Meaning: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirableExample: a worthy fellow
a worthy causeSynonyms: worthyAntonyms: unworthySimilar: 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
worthwhileAlso see: estimable
good
honorable
honourable
righteous
valuableHyphenation: wor‧thy
Meaning of "worthy": worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
Adjective
Meaning: worthy of being chosen especially as a spouseExample: the parents found the girl suitable for their sonSynonyms: desirable
suitable
worthySimilar: eligibleHyphenation: wor‧thy
Meaning of "worthy": having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
Adjective
Meaning: having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some wayExample: behavior worthy of reprobation
a fact worthy of attentionSynonyms: worthySimilar: fitHyphenation: wor‧thy
Adjective: having worth, merit, or value Shakespeare These banished men that I have kept withal / Are men endued with worthy qualities. Sir J. Davies This worthy mind should worthy things embrace.Shakespeare These banished men that I have kept withal / Are men endued with worthy qualities.Sir J. Davies This worthy mind should worthy things embrace.honourable or admirabledeserving, or having sufficient worthSuited; befitting. Shakespeare No, Warwick, thou art worthy of the sway. Bible, Matthew iii. 11 […] whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. Milton And thou art worthy that thou shouldst not know / More happiness. Dryden The lodging is well worthy of the guest.Shakespeare No, Warwick, thou art worthy of the sway.Bible, Matthew iii. 11 […] whose shoes I am not worthy to bear.Milton And thou art worthy that thou shouldst not know / More happiness.Dryden The lodging is well worthy of the guest.Synonyms:
noble, satisfying, worthwhile, admirable, reliable, excellent, desirable, valuable, honest, trustworthy, deserving, decent, laudable, sterling, good, pleasing, choice, upright, moral, aces, winning, model, divine, best, blameless, commendable, creditable, dependable, estimable, ethical, exemplary, first-class, first-rate, invaluable, meritorious, praiseworthy, precious, priceless, pure, reputable, righteous, top-drawer, top-notch, virtuous, right-minded, true, A-1, incorrupt, salt of the earth,
Antonyms:
valueless, worthless, hateful, unworthy, deceptive, unreliable, untrustworthy, evil, dishonest, fraudulent, immoral, sinful, vile, worst, dishonorable, disreputable, bad, poor, false, unrespected,