Worthy

/ˈwɜːrði/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who has merit or value.

He is a worthy among his peers, always striving for excellence.

adjective

Having merit or value; deserving respect, admiration, or support.

Her contributions to the community are truly worthy of recognition.

Deserving of a specified thing.

The prize is awarded to individuals who are deemed worthy of it.

Sufficiently good, important, or interesting.

It's a worthy cause that aims to help the underprivileged.

Middle English, from Old English 'weorþe,' meaning 'to become' or 'to be worthy.'

worthy cause

A cause that deserves support or attention.

worthy opponent

An opponent who is deserving of respect or who poses a significant challenge.

worthy of note

Deserving to be acknowledged or remembered.

worth

The value or merit of something.

worthless

Having no worth or value.

worthwhile

Worth the time, effort, or resources spent.

Top-notch or excellent.

That concert was totally worthy!

Someone or something deserving of attention.

That movie was so worthy, you have to see it!