Even the worthy Homer sometimes nods.
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Worthy
/ˈwɜːði/
Synonyms for "worthy" (280 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (56)
ableacceptableacceptable personadmirableadmissibleappropriatearistocraticau faitaugustbaronbeyond all praisebeyond pricebig gunbig manbig namebigwigblamelessbrassbrass hatbully
Adjective(5 words)
Strong matches (84)
establishmentesteemedestimableethicalexcellentexemplaryfairfatherfigurefinefitfittedfitted forfolk herofull of integritygalaxygemgentlemangoldengood
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good as goldgood fellowgood lotgood mangood persongood sortgood womangrandgravegreatgreat manheld in esteemheroheroinehigh principledhigh-mindedhigh-principledhighly esteemedhighly regardedhighly reputedhighly respectablehonesthonest manhonorablehonoredidolimmaculateimmortalimportantimportant personimposingin favorin good odorin high favorinestimableinterestsinvaluableinviolateirreproachablejeweljourneymanjustjustifiedkinglyladylaudablelaw abidinglaw-abidinglaw-lovinglaw-reveringlionlordlylords of creationluminariesluminarymagisterialmagnatemajesticman of markmanlymaster spirit
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(2 words)
honorificlaudable effort
Related words (140)
memorablemenschmeritedmeritoriousmodelmogulmoralnabobnamenicenoblenotabilitynotableof great pricepanjandrumpearlperfect gentlemanperfect ladyperson of noteperson of renown
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persona gratapersonagepersonalitypillarpillar of societypleasingpleiadpop heropopular heropopular idolpowerpower elitepraiseworthypreciousprestigiouspricelessprimeprinceprincelyprincipledproudpublic figurepurequalifiedqueenlyreal manregalreputablerespectablerespectedreveredreverendrichrightright mindedright sortright-mindedrighteousrough diamondroyalruling circlesachemsaintlysatisfyingsedatesobersocial lionsolemnsolidsomebodysomethingspotlessstainlessstarstatelystatuesquesterlingsuitablesuitedsuperiorsuperstarthe greatthe toptoptop brasstop peopletruetrue-dealingtrue-devotedtrue-disposingtrue-souledtrue-spiritedtrueheartedtycoonunblemisheduncorruptuncorruptedundefiledunexceptionableunimpeachableunspottedunstainedunsullieduntarnishedup toup to snuffuprightuprighteousupstandingvaluablevenerableveneratedvery important personvipvirtuouswarrantedwell-deservingwell-earnedwell-fittedwell-qualifiedwell-suitedwell-thought-ofwith voicewith voteworshipfulyeomanly
Adjective(9 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: able, acceptable, acceptable person, admirable, admirable.
- Sentence evidence is available for worthy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "worthy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "worthy"
Keep "worthy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "worthy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "worthy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "worthy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
6 entriesworthwhile endeavorworthwhile investmentworthwhile projectworthy causeworthy effortworthy opponent
Collocations
5 entriesworthy candidateworthy causeworthy effortworthy of praiseworthy opponent
Inflections
2 entriesmore worthymost worthy
Derivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
29 entriesShowing 16 of 29 words.
Sample sentences
27 total sentences available.
Rome is worthy of a visit.
Source: tatoeba (29407)
Mary was not worthy of your trust.
Source: tatoeba (32005)
Churchill was a worthy statesman.
Source: tatoeba (40212)
Showing 4 of 27 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "worthy"?
Closest matches include able, acceptable, acceptable person, admirable, admirable.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "worthy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.