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21worthy — adj. & n. adj. (worthier, worthiest) 1 estimable; having some moral worth; deserving respect (lived a worthy life). 2 (of a person) entitled to (esp. condescending) recognition (a worthy old couple). 3 a (foll. by of or to + infin.) deserving… …
22Worthy — This interesting name has two possible origins, the first and most likely being a locational name from Worthy in Hampshire or Devon. Three places in Hampshire are in fact, named with this word i.e. Headbourne Kings and Martyr Worthy. Recorded as… …
23worthy — adj. VERBS ▪ be, prove (yourself), seem ▪ consider sth, deem sth, judge sth, think sth ADVERB ▪ …
24worthy — I. adjective (worthier; est) Date: 13th century 1. a. having worth or value ; estimable < a worthy cause > b. honorable, meritorious < worthy candidates > 2 …
25worthy — adj. (usu. does not stand alone) worthy of (worthy of praise) * * * [ wɜːðɪ] (usu. does not stand alone) worthy of (worthy of praise) …
26-worthy — [[t] wɜː(r)ði[/t]] COMB in ADJ GRADED worthy can be added to words to form adjectives which indicate that someone or something deserves a particular thing or action. For example, if a remark or person is quote worthy, they are worth quoting. →… …
27worthy — 1 adjective 1 a worthy person, plan etc deserves respect or admiration because they have good qualities: a worthy opponent 2 be worthy of to deserve to be thought about or treated in a particular way (+ of): The plan is only worthy of our… …
28worthy — [ˈwɜːði] adj 1) formal deserving something He had shown himself to be worthy of their respect.[/ex] 2) a worthy person or thing has qualities that make people respect them a worthy winner[/ex] The money will go to a worthy cause (= an activity or …
29worthy — worthily, adv. worthiness, n. /werr dhee/, adj., worthier, worthiest, n., pl. worthies. adj. 1. having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor. 2. of commendable excellence or merit; deserving: a book worthy of praise; a… …
30worthy — 1. adjective a worthy citizen Syn: virtuous, righteous, good, moral, ethical, upright, upstanding, high minded, principled, exemplary; law abiding, irreproachable, blameless, guiltless, unimpeachable, honest, honorable, reputable …
