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worthy

/ˈwɝ.ði/noun, adjective2 syllables

Worthy means: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable.

Synonyms for worthy43

adjective, as in having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy, creditable, cum laude, deserving, worth, exemplary, model, magna cum laude, meritorious, meritable, quotable
and 10 more, sacred, summa cum laude, valued, precious, valuable, worthful, worthwhile, estimable, good, honorable

adjective, as in worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

desirable, suitable, eligible

adjective, as in having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

fit

also used for worthy

esteemed, venerated, well-regarded, admired, applauded, blessed, distinguished, eminent, venerable, admirable, allowable, glorious, exalt, revere, honour

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Opposites of worthy

unworthy

What does worthy mean?4

adjective

1

having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable“a worthy fellow”

2

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse“the parents found the girl suitable for their son”

3

having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way“behavior worthy of reprobation”

noun

1

an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)“he told his story to some conservative worthies”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with worthy?1

three syllables

unworthy
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Worthy in a sentence

  • I'm worthy of experiencing authentic love and affection, not just superficial emotions.Nuel
  • Here you are, finally promoted to a post worthy of you.tieguy
  • Worthy or not, my life is my subject, and my subject is my life.sergiomelo
  • There was a knight, he was a worthy man.g_man8744
  • They are good men, and worthy of their liberty.ddnktr
  • He is a poet worthy of the name.shekitten
  • He is worthy to be captain of our team.CM
  • He is a poet worthy of the title.FeuDRenais

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Forms of worthy

as a noun

plural
worthies

as a adjective

comparative
worthier
superlative
worthiest