word is often used humorously morally admirable; "a worthy citizen" meriting respect or esteem; "the worthy gentleman" 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
A man of eminent worth or value; one distinguished for useful and estimable qualities; a person of conspicuous desert; much used in the plural; as, the worthies of the church; political worthies; military worthies
worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"
If a person or thing is worthy of something, they deserve it because they have the qualities or abilities required. The bank might think you're worthy of a loan The Minister says the idea is worthy of consideration unworthy
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
Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous
having high moral qualities; "a noble spirit"; "a solid citizen"; "an upstanding man"; "a worthy successor"