| Noun | 1. | worthy - word is often used humorously | |
| Adj. | 1. | worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "no student deemed worthy, and chosen for admission, would be kept out for lack of funds"- Nathan Pusey; "worthy of acclaim"; "orthy of consideration"; "a worthy cause"estimable - deserving of respect or high regard honourable, honorable - showing or characterized by honor and integrity; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" righteous - characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16 valuable - having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange; "another human being equally valuable in the sight of God"; "a valuable diamond" unworthy - lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness" | |
| 2. | worthy - worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"eligible - qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor" | |
| 3. | worthy - meriting respect or esteem; "the worthy gentleman" | |
| 4. | worthy - having high moral qualities; "a noble spirit"; "a solid citizen"; "an upstanding man"; "a worthy successor"honourable, honorable - showing or characterized by honor and integrity; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" | |
| 5. | worthy - morally admirable; "a worthy citizen" | |