Sekirov Dictionary

worthy

UK /ˈwɜː.ði/US /ˈwɝ.ði/

adjective 4
noun 2
verb 1
forms 5

adjective4

•
Having worth, merit, or value.
- These banished men that I have kept withal / Are men endued with worthy qualities — 1590
•
good or important enough to be given something, such as respect or help
- [I]t is a deed of highest charitie to help undeceive the people, and a vvork vvorthiest your autoritie, […] — 1659
Admirable or honourable.
•
Suited; suitable; befitting.
- No, Warwick, thou art worthy of the sway. — 1591

noun2

•
A distinguished or eminent person.
- That worthy one day, in our absence, being caught in the act of culpable talpicide, was rebuked by his mistress for disobeying his master's orders. — 1867
•
a good, wise and virtuous person.
- Confucius and Mencius are revered as the sages and worthies of Confucianism.

verb1

•
To render or treat as worthy.
- And put upon him such a deal of man, That worthied him, got praises of the king […] — 1603

forms

worthied · worthying · worthies · worthier · worthiest

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