Associations to the word «Worthy»

Wiktionary

WORTHY, adjective. Having worth, merit, or value
WORTHY, adjective. Honourable or admirable
WORTHY, adjective. Deserving, or having sufficient worth
WORTHY, adjective. Suited; befitting.
WORTHY, noun. A distinguished or eminent person
WORTHY, verb. (transitive) To render or treat as worthy; exalt; revere; honour; esteem; respect; value; reward; adore.

Dictionary definition

WORTHY, noun. An important, honorable person (word is often used humorously); "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable".
WORTHY, adjective. Having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause".
WORTHY, adjective. Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son".
WORTHY, adjective. Having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way; "behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats