WORTHY

noun

Definition

A man of eminent worth or value; one distinguished for useful and estimable qualities; a person of conspicuous desert; -- much used in the plural; as, the worthies of the church; political worthies; military worthies. The blood of ancient worthies in his veins. Cowper.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

WORTHY (adjective)

1. Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous. Full worthy was he in his lordes war. Chaucer. T...

WORTHY (verb)

To render worthy; to exalt into a hero. [Obs.] Shak.

Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025

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