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