WORTHY


Meaning of WORTHY in English

(worthier, worthiest)

1.

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

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

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

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

2.

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

...~ members of the community...

ADJ

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