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Definition worthy in British English

worthy adjective

adjective
/ˈwɜː(r)ði/
1

deserving something

Example

He had shown himself to be worthy of their respect.

Example

The committee is voting on one or two initiatives that are worthy of attention.

Example

Local councillors decided the plan was worthy of support.

Synonyms and related words
deserve deserving deserved
2

a worthy person or thing has qualities that make people respect them

Example

a worthy winner/champion/opponent

Example

a worthy aim/objective

Example

The money will go to a worthy cause.

Synonyms and related words
sick respected praiseworthy
2.1

used in a negative way to say that someone or something has good qualities but is boring

Example

Saturday evening viewers want programming that is a little less worthy.

Synonyms and related words
boring dull tedious
Definition worthy in British English