WORTHY


Meaning of WORTHY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ wɜ:(r)ði ]

( worthier, worthiest)

1.

If a person or thing is worthy of something, they deserve it because they have the qualities or abilities required. ( FORMAL )

The bank might think you’re worthy of a loan...

The Minister says the idea is worthy of consideration...

≠ unworthy

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , usu ADJ of n

2.

A worthy person or thing is approved of by most people in society and considered to be morally respectable or correct. ( FORMAL )

...worthy members of the community...

ADJ

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