worthies

UK
/ˈwɜːðiz/
US
/ˈwɝːðiz/
worthynoun

worthies

pl

worthies
pl
UK
/ˈwɜːði/
US
/ˈwɝːði/
Translations
Additional translations
Definitions
A person of high moral standards or merit.
The community recognized him as a worthy for his charitable work.
Synonyms
distinguished person
man/woman of worth
prominent person
worthyadjective
Definitions
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.