worthy
adjective (DESERVING RESPECT) /ˈwɜː.ði/
/ˈwɝː-/ Definition
C1 formal deserving respect, admiration, or support: He is unlikely to succeed in getting his bill through Congress, however worthy it is. Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause.Admirable and admired worthy of attention, notice, etc. C2 formal › deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc.: Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice.Deserving and deserved › formal describes something that is not very interesting but should be admired for its good and useful qualities: a worthy bookTedious and uninspiring worthily /ˈwɜː.ðɪ.li/
/ˈwɝː-/ adverb formal
/ˈwɝː-/ adverb formal (Definition of worthy adjective (DESERVING RESPECT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admirable adjective
- awe-inspiring adjective
- awesome adjective
- commendable adjective
- creditable adjective
- exemplary adjective
- favourable adjective
- glorious adjective (DESERVING ADMIRATION)
- hallowed adjective
- helluva adjective, adverb
- impressive adjective
- meritorious adjective
- noted adjective
- praiseworthy adjective
- recognized adjective
- renowned adjective
- the toast of sth idiom
- time-honoured adjective
- vaunted adjective
- venerable adjective
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Admirable and admired
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