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wor·thy
(wûr′thē)adj. wor·thi·er, wor·thi·est
1. Having worth, merit, or value: a worthy cause.
2. Honorable; admirable: a worthy fellow.
3. Having sufficient worth; deserving: worthy to be revered; worthy of acclaim.
n. pl. wor·thies
An eminent or distinguished person.
wor′thi·ly adv.
wor′thi·ness n.
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worthy
(ˈwɜːðɪ)adj, -thier or -thiest
1. (postpositive; often foll by of or an infinitive) having sufficient merit or value (for something or someone specified); deserving
2. having worth, value, or merit
n, pl -thies
often facetious a person of distinguished character, merit, or importance
ˈworthily adv
ˈworthiness n
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wor•thy
(ˈwɜr ði)adj. -thi•er, -thi•est, adj.
1. having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
2. of commendable excellence or merit; deserving; meritorious: an effort worthy of praise.
n. 3. a person of eminent worth, merit, or position.
[1175–1225]
wor′thi•ly, adv.
wor′thi•ness, n.
-worthy
a combining form of worthy, used with the meanings “deserving of, fit for” (newsworthy; trustworthy), “capable of travel in or on” (roadworthy; seaworthy) the thing specified by the initial element.
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| Noun | 1. | worthy - an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously); "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable" important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events |
| Adj. | 1. | worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause" estimable - deserving of respect or high regard good - morally admirable honourable, honorable - worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" righteous - characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16 valuable - having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange; "a valuable diamond" unworthy - lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness" |
| 2. | worthy - worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son" eligible - qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor" | |
| 3. | worthy - having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way; "behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention" fit - meeting adequate standards for a purpose; "a fit subject for discussion"; "it is fit and proper that you be there"; "water fit to drink"; "fit for duty"; "do as you see fit to" |
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worthy
adjective
1. praiseworthy, good, excellent, deserving, valuable, decent, reliable, worthwhile, respectable, upright, admirable, honourable, honest, righteous, reputable, virtuous, dependable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, estimable worthy members of the community
praiseworthy useless, dubious, demeaning, unproductive, unworthy, disreputable, untrustworthy, undeserving, ignoble
praiseworthy useless, dubious, demeaning, unproductive, unworthy, disreputable, untrustworthy, undeserving, ignoble
noun
1. dignitary, notable, luminary, bigwig (informal), big shot (informal), personage, big hitter (informal), heavy hitter (informal) The event brought together worthies from many fields.
dignitary nobody, punter (informal), pleb, non-person, member of the rank and file
dignitary nobody, punter (informal), pleb, non-person, member of the rank and file
be worthy of deserve, rate, earn, justify, merit, qualify for, warrant, have a right to, be deserving of, have a claim to or on a cause which is worthy of our support
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worthy
adjective1. Of great value:
Idioms: beyond price, of great price.
2. Deserving honor, respect, or admiration:
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worthy
[ˈwɜːðɪ]A. ADJ (worthier (compar) (worthiest (superl)))
1. (= deserving) [winner, champion] → merecido; [successor] → digno
she found a worthy opponent in Sabatini → encontró en Sabatini a una oponente de su categoría
worthy cause → buena causa f, causa f noble
to be worthy of sth/sb → ser digno de algo/algn
worthy of attention → digno de atención
a greatest hits album worthy of the name → un disco de grandes éxitos digno de su nombre
she wanted so much to be worthy of her father → ansiaba ser digna hija de su padre
that comment was not worthy of you → esa observación fue indigna de usted
that remark is not worthy of a reply → ese comentario no (se) merece una respuesta
she found a worthy opponent in Sabatini → encontró en Sabatini a una oponente de su categoría
worthy cause → buena causa f, causa f noble
to be worthy of sth/sb → ser digno de algo/algn
worthy of attention → digno de atención
a greatest hits album worthy of the name → un disco de grandes éxitos digno de su nombre
she wanted so much to be worthy of her father → ansiaba ser digna hija de su padre
that comment was not worthy of you → esa observación fue indigna de usted
that remark is not worthy of a reply → ese comentario no (se) merece una respuesta
2. (= good) [person] → respetable; [motive, aim] → encomiable
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worth
(wəːθ) noun adjective1. equal in value to. Each of these stamps is worth a cent.que vale, que tiene un valor de
2. good enough for. His suggestion is worth considering: The exhibition is well worth a visit.digno de, merecedor de, que merece la pena
ˈworthless adjective of no value. worthless old coins.sin valor, inútil, despreciable
ˈworthlessly adverbˈworthlessness nounˈworthy (-ði) adjective1. good and deserving. I willingly give money to a worthy cause.noble
2. (with of) deserving. She was not worthy of the honour given to her. merecedor/digno de
3. (with of) typical of, suited to, or in keeping with. a performance worthy of a champion.digno de
4. of great enough importance etc. She was not thought worthy to be presented to the king.digno, merecedor
noun – plural ˈworthies – a highly respected person. prócer, dignitario
ˈworthily adverbˈworthiness noun-worthy1. deserving; fit for. a blameworthy act. digno de ...
2. fit for its appropriate use. a seaworthy ship. apto para...
worthˈwhile adjective deserving attention, time and effort etc. a worthwhile cause; It isn't worthwhile to ask him – he'll only refuse. que vale/merece la pena
for all one is worth using all one's efforts, strength etc. He swam for all he was worth towards the shore. con toda el alma, con todas las fuerzas
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