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worthy

/wˈɝði/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

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”

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