worthy

noun

Key Types & categories Parts & wholes Related & opposite

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Senses

an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

he told his story to some conservative worthies

having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

a worthy fellow

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

the parents found the girl suitable for their son

having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

behavior worthy of reprobation

Sense	Relation	Group	Word
1	derivation	Related & opposite	worthy
1	hypernym	Types & categories	important person
2	also see	Related & opposite	estimable
2	also see	Related & opposite	good
2	also see	Related & opposite	honourable
2	also see	Related & opposite	righteous
2	also see	Related & opposite	valuable
2	antonym	Related & opposite	unworthy
2	attribute	Related & opposite	worthiness
2	derivation	Related & opposite	worthiness
2	derivation	Related & opposite	worth
2	derivation	Related & opposite	worthy
2	similar to	Related & opposite	applaudable
2	similar to	Related & opposite	creditable
2	similar to	Related & opposite	cum laude
2	similar to	Related & opposite	worthp
2	similar to	Related & opposite	exemplary
2	similar to	Related & opposite	magna cum laude
2	similar to	Related & opposite	meritorious
2	similar to	Related & opposite	notable
2	similar to	Related & opposite	quotable
2	similar to	Related & opposite	sacred
2	similar to	Related & opposite	summa cum laude
2	similar to	Related & opposite	valued
2	similar to	Related & opposite	worthful
2	similar to	Related & opposite	worthwhile
3	derivation	Related & opposite	oomph
3	derivation	Related & opposite	suitability
3	similar to	Related & opposite	eligible
4	similar to	Related & opposite	fit