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worthy

Syllabification: (wor·thy)

Definition of worthy

deserving effort, attention, or respect:generous donations to worthy causes
having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way:issues worthy of further consideration
good enough; suitable:no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera

often derogatory or humorous

a person notable or important in a particular sphere:schools governed by local worthies

Derivatives

Middle English: from worth + -y¹

Definition of worthy in the British & World English dictionary

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