worthy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈwəːði/

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 worthies

Derivatives

worthily

adverb

worthiness

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from worth + -y1