worthy

UK
/ˈwɜːði/
US
/ˈwɜrði/

Translations

worthynoun
worthies
pl
UK
/ˈwɜːði/
US
/ˈwɝːði/
personne de mériteS’emploie pour désigner une personne estimable ou distinguée.
The community recognized him as a worthy for his charitable work.
La communauté l’a reconnu comme une personne de mérite pour son œuvre caritative.
Additional translations
notableEmploi plus littéraire ou historique pour parler d’une personne éminente.
Synonyms
distinguished person
man/woman of worth
prominent person
worthyadjective
worthier
Comp.
worthiest
Super.
UK
/ˈwɜːði/
US
/ˈwɜrði/
digneSe construit le plus souvent avec « de » ; s’emploie pour l’idée de mérite, d’adéquation ou de qualité suffisante.
Her contributions to the project were deemed worthy of recognition.
Ses contributions au projet ont été jugées dignes de reconnaissance.
Additional translations
honorableEmploi soutenu ou moral, pour qualifier une personne ou une conduite.

Definitions

worthynoun
A person of high moral standards or merit.
The community recognized him as a worthy for his charitable work.
worthyadjective
Having sufficient merit or value; deserving of respect or attention.
Her contributions to the project were deemed worthy of recognition.
Appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
The book is worthy of being included in the curriculum.
Possessing qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way.
He is a worthy opponent in the chess tournament.
Having or showing moral excellence or virtue; honourable.
The town elected a worthy mayor who fought for justice.