/ ˈwɜːði; NAmE ˈwɜːrði/ adjective , noun
■ adjective ( wor·thier , wor·thi·est )
1.
worthy (of sb/sth) ( formal ) having the qualities that deserve sb/sth :
to be worthy of attention
A number of the report's findings are worthy of note .
No composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera.
a worthy champion (= one who deserved to win)
He felt he was not worthy of her.
OPP unworthy
2.
[ usually before noun ] having qualities that deserve your respect, attention or admiration
SYN deserving :
The money we raise will be going to a very worthy cause .
a worthy member of the team
3.
having good qualities but not very interesting or exciting :
her worthy but dull husband
4.
worthy of sb/sth typical of what a particular person or thing might do, give, etc. :
He gave a speech that was worthy of Martin Luther King.
5.
-worthy (in compounds) deserving, or suitable for, the thing mentioned :
trustworthy
roadworthy
► wor·thily / -ɪli; NAmE / adverb
► worthi·ness noun [ U ]
■ noun
( pl. -ies ) (often humorous ) an important person :
a meeting attended by local worthies
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from worth + -y .