worthyPronunciation: /ˈwəːði/Translate worthy | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of worthy adjective (worthier, worthiest) 1having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard:these issues are worthy of further consideration deserving effort, attention, or respect:generous donations to worthy causes good enough; suitable:no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera 2characterized by good intent but lacking in humour or imagination:worthy but tedious advice noun (plural worthies) often humorous a person notable or important in a particular sphere:schools governed by local worthiesDerivatives worthily adverb worthiness noun Origin: Middle English: from worth + -y1worthy in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of worthy in the US English dictionary
