Worthy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˈwɜːrðɪ|  American pronunciation of the word worthy
Brit.  |ˈwɜːðɪ|  British pronunciation of the word worthy

noun

- an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

adjective

- worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse (syn: desirable, suitable)
- having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
behavior worthy of reprobation
a fact worthy of attention

Extra examples

Your donations will be going to a worthy cause.

I consider him a worthy opponent.

She is a worthy successor to the mayor.

Your sentiments and conduct are worthy of the noble house you descend from.

The house was improved by the insertion of worthy windows.

Leeds United were worthy winners of the competition.

The money will go to a worthy cause.

I'm sure his motives were worthy.

We were met by a group of local worthies.

She has given money to many worthy causes.

They are glad to lend their support to worthy causes.

...a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study...

Is he worthy of such a signal honor?

...the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes...

She looked down on Jim and thought he was not worthy of her daughter.

Word forms

noun
singular: worthy
plural: worthies
adjective
comparative: worthier
superlative: worthiest
Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×