adjective
- having merit, value, or importance; deserving respect or attention
- having sufficient merit or importance to justify something
noun
- a person of merit or importance
Usage: often used in plural
Examples
- She is a worthy candidate for the scholarship.
- The charity supports many worthy causes.
- His efforts are worthy of recognition.
- This book is worthy of your time.
- The local worthies gathered for the ceremony.
- He proved himself worthy of trust.
- The museum houses many worthy artifacts.