WORTHY as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • word is often used humorously
    Hypernyms(s) worthy is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

WORTHY as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
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    • the parents found the girl suitable for their son
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  2. Meaning
    • morally admirable
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    • a worthy citizen
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  3. Meaning
    • having high moral qualities
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a noble spirit
    • a solid citizen
    • an upstanding man
    • a worthy successor
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  4. Meaning
    • meriting respect or esteem
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    • the worthy gentleman
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  5. Meaning
    • having worth or merit or value
    • being honorable or admirable
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
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