Meaning of "worthy" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of worthy

1. (n) word is often used humorously

2. (adj.sat.) worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"

3. (adj.sat.) morally admirable; "a worthy citizen"

4. (adj.sat.) having high moral qualities; "a noble spirit"; "a solid citizen"; "an upstanding man"; "a worthy successor"

5. (adj.sat.) meriting respect or esteem; "the worthy gentleman"

6. (adj) having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "no student deemed worthy, and chosen for admission, would be kept out for lack of funds"- Nathan Pusey; "worthy of acclaim"; "orthy of consideration"; "a worthy cause"

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