Definition of "worthy" in English

adjective

1. Having worth, merit, or value.

2. Admirable or honourable.

3. Deserving, or having sufficient worth.

4. Suited; suitable; befitting.

noun

1. A distinguished or eminent person.

2. (Confucianism) a good, wise and virtuous person.

   • Confucius and Mencius are revered as the Sages and Worthies of Confucianism.

verb

1. (transitive) To render or treat as worthy.