Meaning Of The Word Worthy

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-worthy
combining form: -worthy can be added to words to form adjectives which indicate that someone or something deserves a particular thing or action. For example, if a remark or person is quote-worthy, they are worth quoting.

-worthy in American English
worthy of; deserving
combining form: a combining form of worthy, occurring in adjectives that have the general sense “deserving of, fit for” ( blameworthy; newsworthy; noteworthy; trustworthy), “ capable of travel in or on” (airworthy; roadworthy; seaworthy), as specified by the first word o

worthy
If a person or thing is worthy of something, they deserve it because they have the qualities or abilities required.

worthy in American English
having worth, value, or merit
adjective: having adequate or great merit, character, or value
noun: a person of eminent worth, merit, or position

worthy in British English
adjective: having sufficient merit or value (for something or someone specified); deserving
noun: a person of distinguished character, merit, or importance

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