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worthy
1[wur-thee]
adjective
having adequate or great merit, character, or value.
a worthy successor.
of commendable excellence or merit; deserving of one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc..
a book worthy of praise;
a person worthy to lead.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
noun
plural
worthiesa person of eminent worth, merit, or position.
The town worthies included two doctors.
-worthy
2a combining form of worthy, occurring in adjectives that have the general sense “deserving of, fit for†(blameworthy; newsworthy; noteworthy; trustworthy ), “capable of travel in or on†(airworthy; roadworthy; seaworthy ), as specified by the first word of the compound.
worthy
/ ˈ·ÉÉœËðɪ /
adjective
(postpositive; often foll by of or an infinitive) having sufficient merit or value (for something or someone specified); deserving
having worth, value, or merit
noun
facetiousÌýa person of distinguished character, merit, or importance
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- worthily adverb
- worthiness noun
- preworthily adverb
- preworthy adjective
- ˈ·É´Ç°ù³Ù³ó¾±±ô²â adverb
- ˈ·É´Ç°ù³Ù³ó¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Example Sentences
But just when it seemed the site's fate was sealed, Serbian organised crime prosecutors delivered a twist worthy of a Hollywood thriller.
The pricey Switch 2 is a worthy successor to the original.
And although the streaming boom has had its drawbacks, it has also unearthed and popularized worthy cult classics, giving them a new life and the long-deserved veneration they deserve.
No women's matches were chosen for the primetime spot, leading to accusations the tournament did not think the female stars were worthy of it.
But the Director’s Fortnight, an independent sidebar showcase where films outside of the Cannes competition premiere, offers a glimpse at worthy films that might not have the same razzle-dazzle as the festival proper.
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When To Use
The combining form -worthy is used like a suffix meaning “deserving of,†"fit for," or "capable of travel in or on." It is occasionally used in a variety of everyday and technical terms.The form -worthy comes from Old English -·É²â°ùð±ð, meaning “worthy.â€
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