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wor·thy / ˈwər[voicedth]ē/ • adj. (-thi·er, -thi·est) deserving effort, attention, or respect: generous donations to worthy causes. ∎ having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way: issues worthy of further consideration. ∎ good enough; suitable: no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera.• n. (pl. -thies) often derog. or humorous a person notable or important in a particular sphere: schools governed by local worthies.DERIVATIVES: wor·thi·ly / -[voicedth]əlē/ adv.wor·thi·ness n.
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