Main Entry:

¹wor·thy

Pronunciation:

\ˈwər-thē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

wor·thi·er; wor·thi·est

Date:

13th century

1 a: having worth or value : estimable <a worthy cause> b: honorable, meritorious <worthy candidates>2: having sufficient worth or importance <worthy to be remembered>

— wor·thi·ly \ˈwər-thə-lē\ adverb

— wor·thi·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun