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