Synonyms for worthy
ˈwɜr ðiwor·thy

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1. worthy

   That is becoming in dress which suits the complexion, figure, and other qualities of the wearer, so as to produce on the whole a pleasing effect. That is decent which does not offend modesty or propriety. That is suitable which is adapted to the age, station, situation, and other circumstances of the wearer; coarse, heavy boots are suitable for farm-work; a juvenile style of dress is not suitable for an old lady. In conduct much the same rules apply. The dignity and gravity of a patriarch would not be becoming to a child; at a funeral lively, cheery sociability would not be decorous, while noisy hilarity would not be decent; sumptuous display would not be suitable for a poor person. Fit is a compendious term for whatever fits the person, time, place, occasion, etc.; as, a fit person; a fit abode; a fit place. Fitting, or befitting, is somewhat more elegant, implying a nicer adaptation. Meet, a somewhat archaic word, expresses a moral fitness; as, meet for heaven. Compare BEAUTIFUL.

   Synonyms:
   becoming, befitting, beseeming, comely, congruous, decent, decorous, fit, fitting, graceful, meet, neat, proper, seemly, suitable

   Antonyms:
   awkward, ill-becoming, ill-fitting, improper, indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable

   Preposition:
   The dress was becoming to the wearer. Such conduct was becoming in him.

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1. worthyadjective

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

   "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable"

   Antonyms:
   unworthy, undeserving, unmerited, unfit, ineligible, unmeritorious

2. worthyadjective

   having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

   "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"

   Synonyms:
   suitable, desirable

   Antonyms:
   unworthy, ineligible, unfit, unmeritorious, undeserving, unmerited

3. desirable, suitable, worthyadjective

   worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

   "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"

   Synonyms:
   desirable, suitable, suited

   Antonyms:
   unmerited, unfit, unworthy, undeserving, unmeritorious, ineligible

4. worthyadjective

   having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

   "behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention"

   Synonyms:
   suitable, desirable

   Antonyms:
   unmeritorious, unmerited, unfit, unworthy, undeserving, ineligible

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1. beseemethadjective

   it is undisputed, however, that the influence of thine attraction hath everlastingly been inherent in the realities of thy handiwork, although that which beseemeth the hallowed court of thy providence is exalted beyond the attainment of the entire creation.

   Submitted by cecimostaghim on January 24, 2022  

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1. worthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   deserving, meritorious

2. worthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   estimable, excellent, good, virtuous, exemplary, honest, righteous, upright

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1. worthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   meritorious, excellent, estimable, deserving, reputable, exemplary, upright

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1. List of paraphrases for "worthy":

   dignified, decent, worth, fit, valuable, commendable, deserving, laudable, worthwhile, noble, respectable, praiseworthy, meritorious, dignity, humane, valid, creditable

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How to use worthy in a sentence?

1. John Lancaster Spalding:

   The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds.

2. Ed Setzler:

   Life in the womb is sacred and worthy of full legal protections, when there is a beating heart, that's a human being worthy of protection.

3. R. C. Samsel:

   Character is the foundation stone upon which one must build to win respect. Just as no worthy building can be erected on a weak foundation, so no lasting reputation worthy of respect can be built on a weak character.

4. Lucius Annaeus Seneca:

   Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune.

5. Emilia Clarke:

   I'm floating through this first season and I have no idea what I'm doing ; I have no idea what any of this is, i've never been on a film set like this before, I'd been on a film set twice before then, and I'm now on a film set completely naked with all of these people, and I don't know what I'm meant to do, and I don't know what's expected of me, and I don't know what you want, and I don't know what I want. Regardless of there being nudity or not, I would have spent that first season thinking I'm not worthy of requiring anything ; I'm not worthy of needing anything at all.