Synonyms for worthy
ˈwɜr ðiwor·thy

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1. worthy

   That is becoming in dress which suits the complexion, figure, and other qualities of the wearer, so as to produce on the whole a pleasing effect. That is decent which does not offend modesty or propriety. That is suitable which is adapted to the age, station, situation, and other circumstances of the wearer; coarse, heavy boots are suitable for farm-work; a juvenile style of dress is not suitable for an old lady. In conduct much the same rules apply. The dignity and gravity of a patriarch would not be becoming to a child; at a funeral lively, cheery sociability would not be decorous, while noisy hilarity would not be decent; sumptuous display would not be suitable for a poor person. Fit is a compendious term for whatever fits the person, time, place, occasion, etc.; as, a fit person; a fit abode; a fit place. Fitting, or befitting, is somewhat more elegant, implying a nicer adaptation. Meet, a somewhat archaic word, expresses a moral fitness; as, meet for heaven. Compare BEAUTIFUL.

   Synonyms:
   becoming, befitting, beseeming, comely, congruous, decent, decorous, fit, fitting, graceful, meet, neat, proper, seemly, suitable

   Antonyms:
   awkward, ill-becoming, ill-fitting, improper, indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable

   Preposition:
   The dress was becoming to the wearer. Such conduct was becoming in him.

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1. worthyadjective

   an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

   "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable"

   Antonyms:
   unworthy, undeserving, unmerited, unfit, ineligible, unmeritorious

2. worthyadjective

   having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

   "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"

   Synonyms:
   suitable, desirable

   Antonyms:
   unworthy, ineligible, unfit, unmeritorious, undeserving, unmerited

3. desirable, suitable, worthyadjective

   worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

   "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"

   Synonyms:
   desirable, suitable, suited

   Antonyms:
   unmerited, unfit, unworthy, undeserving, unmeritorious, ineligible

4. worthyadjective

   having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

   "behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention"

   Synonyms:
   suitable, desirable

   Antonyms:
   unmeritorious, unmerited, unfit, unworthy, undeserving, ineligible

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1. beseemethadjective

   it is undisputed, however, that the influence of thine attraction hath everlastingly been inherent in the realities of thy handiwork, although that which beseemeth the hallowed court of thy providence is exalted beyond the attainment of the entire creation.

   Submitted by cecimostaghim on January 24, 2022  

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1. worthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   deserving, meritorious

2. worthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   estimable, excellent, good, virtuous, exemplary, honest, righteous, upright

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1. worthyadjective

   Synonyms:
   meritorious, excellent, estimable, deserving, reputable, exemplary, upright

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1. List of paraphrases for "worthy":

   dignified, decent, worth, fit, valuable, commendable, deserving, laudable, worthwhile, noble, respectable, praiseworthy, meritorious, dignity, humane, valid, creditable

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1. John Reaves:

   The challenges that this community faces are best solved by those who live here, who know the people, who care the most about it, i ask everyone to join us in supporting Project H.O.O.D. You can go online and donate. It is an absolute worthy cause that's going to transform this neighborhood.

2. Mary Lyon:

   Let us forever forget that every station in life is necessarily that each deserves our respect; that not the station itself; but the worthy fulfillment of its duties does honor the man.

3. Brewster Jamieson:

   This is a recall looking for grounds, not recall-worthy conduct.

4. RAMANA PEMMARAJU:

   From language to no-language is the journey and certainly every master has to use lies to attract you, to make you aware of your mindlessness, your stupidity. That's why I tell you to relish this very moment, and when you squeeze out the juice of every moment, then you will realise that there is nothing worthy in this world, then for the first time you start turning IN-wards, not otherwise!

5. Niliflash:

   A worthy man is not always a holy man.