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. Gavin Newsom:

   The reality of running for Governor - even four years from now – in America’s largest, most diverse state demands that I start raising resources now if we’re going to lead a conversation worthy of the 38 million people who live, work, attend school and raise families in the Golden State.

2. Halle Berry:

   I thought,' Oh, all these great scripts are going to come my way ; these great directors are going to be banging on my door,' it didn't happen. It actually got a little harder. They call it the Oscar curse. You're expected to turn in award-worthy performances.

3. Mary Lyon:

   Let us forever forget that every station in life is necessarily that each deserves our respect; that not the station itself; but the worthy fulfillment of its duties does honor the man.

4. 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.

5. Elbert Hubbard:

   The idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all.