worthy

Words with a similar base: worthy

'worthy'

[worthy.n.01] as in: an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

Examples:
he told his story to some conservative worthies
local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable

'worthy'

[worthy.a.01] as in: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

Examples:
a worthy fellow
a worthy cause

'worthy'

[desirable.s.01] as in: worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

Examples:
the parents found the girl suitable for their son

'worthy'

[worthy.s.02] as in: having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

Examples:
behavior worthy of reprobation
a fact worthy of attention

Origins

					worthy (English)
├── worthien (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── worthy (Middle English (1100-1500))
    ├── -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── worth (Middle English (1100-1500))

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