Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "worthy" can be used as adjective, noun, adjective, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

unworthy unworthy

Derived Terms

markworthy noteworthy the laborer is worthy of his hire worthier worthily worthiness worthying

Derived From

worth

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

important person influential person personage

Type Of (IsA)

important person

Related Terms

Kings Worthy unworthy worthly

Related Terms

able admirable adore deserving distinguished eminent esteem estimable exalt good having honorable honour honourable merit person render respect revere reward righteous safe sufficient suitable treat unworthy valuable value withstand worth worthless worthwhile

Similar Terms

applaudable commendable creditable creditable cum laude cum laude deserving deserving eligible estimable exemplary exemplary fit fit good honorable honourable laudable magna cum laude magna cum laude meritable meritorious meritorious model praiseworthy praiseworthy precious precious quotable quotable respectable righteous sacred sacred summa cum laude summa cum laude valuable valued worth worthful worthful worthwhile worthwhile

Synonym Network

suitable

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