worthy

noun

A distinguished or eminent person.

(Confucianism) a good, wise and virtuous person.

A surname.

verb

(transitive) To render or treat as worthy.

adjective

Having worth, merit, or value.

Deserving, or having sufficient worth.

Admirable or honourable.

Suited; suitable; befitting.

Synonyms for worthy

deservingadj suitableadj meritedadj praiseworthyadj desirableadj meritoriousadj creditableadj commendableadj estimableadj honorableadj laudableadj deservedadj admirableadj respectableadj dignifiedadj

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