1. worthy
adjective. ['ˈwɝːði'] having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable.
Synonyms
- good
- valued
- model
- honorable
- worthwhile
- praiseworthy
- honourable
- sacred
- laudable
- quotable
- applaudable
- commendable
- worthiness
- meritable
- estimable
- worth
- noteworthy
- creditable
- precious
- righteous
- notable
- meritorious
- magna cum laude
- summa cum laude
- deserving
- worthful
- cum laude
- exemplary
Antonyms
- unworthiness
- evil
- dishonorable
- contemptible
- unrighteous
- unworthy
Etymology
- worthien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- worthy (Middle English (1100-1500))
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Worthy
- worthey
How do you pronounce worthy?
Pronounce worthy as ˈwərði.
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Example sentences of the word worthy
1. Adjective
A business that acts with an unusual degree of integrity gives its customers a worthy story to tell.
Quotes containing the word worthy
1. Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.
- Mark Twain
2. A lot of my life happened in great, wonderful bursts of good fortune, and then I would race to be worthy of it.
- Julie Andrews
3. You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.
- Brene Brown
2. worthy
adjective. ['ˈwɝːði'] worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.
Synonyms
- suitable
- eligible
Antonyms
- cheap
- unimportant
- disobedient
Etymology
- worthien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- worthy (Middle English (1100-1500))
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. worthy
adjective. ['ˈwɝːði'] having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way.
Antonyms
- bad
Etymology
- worthien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- worthy (Middle English (1100-1500))
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. worthy
noun. ['ˈwɝːði'] an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously).
Synonyms
- influential person
- important person
Antonyms
- unfavorable
- unrespectable
- worst
Etymology
- worthien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- worthy (Middle English (1100-1500))
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))