adj
worthy
WUR-thee
adj
1
Deserving respect, effort, or attention.
"It's a worthy cause that deserves more funding."
"She put up a worthy fight before losing the final."
noun
1
A person of great distinction or standing (often used humorously).
"The town's local worthies gathered for the opening ceremony."
How to Use Worthy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeserving of something — respect, attention, or an honour.
Common pairings
worthy cause
worthy of note
worthy opponent
Word Forms
worthier comparative, worthied past tense, worthies plural, worthies singular, worthiest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English weorþig, built on worth plus the adjective suffix "-y."