WORTHY

(DESERVING RESPECT) [adjective] -ier, -iest [formal] - deserving respect, admiration or supportWe need to translate these worthy principles into workable rules.He is unlikely to succeed in getting his bill through Congress, however worthy it is.Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause.Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice (= They are important and deserve to be noticed).(formal) Worthy can also refer to something that should be admired for its good and beneficial qualities but which is uninteresting.Educational toys and games are often more worthy than fun.