worthy · adjective /ˈwɜr.ði/
Word family
Nouns: worth, worthlessness
Adjectives: worth, worthless, worthwhile, worthy, unworthy
worthy
C1 deserving respect, admiration or support
Dictionary examples:
He is unlikely to succeed in getting his bill through Congress, however worthy it is.
Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause.
Learner example:
The performers are all neatly dressed and on the whole, they have all made a worthy effort. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)
worthy of attention/notice, etc.
C2 deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc.
Dictionary example:
Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice.
Learner example:
Try as I might, getting good grades was always met more with a sense of mission accomplished - duly noted - than a feat worthy of congratulations. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)
