wor·thy (wûr'THē)
adj., -thi·er, -thi·est.

1. Having worth, merit, or value; useful or valuable.
2. Honorable; admirable: a worthy fellow.
3. Having sufficient worth; deserving: worthy to be revered; worthy of acclaim.

n., pl., -thies.
An eminent or distinguished person.

worthily wor'thi·ly adv.
worthiness wor'thi·ness n.

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