worthy
worthy Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition, respect, or support.
"The community rallied together to raise funds for a worthy local charity."
Deserving of a specified effort, attention, or treatment (usually followed by "of").
"Her groundbreaking research is certainly worthy of international acclaim."
• noun
A notable, eminent, or important person within a particular community or group (often used humorously orironically).
"Several local worthies gathered at the town hall to inaugurate the new library."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, calling someone or something "worthy" can sometimes carry a mildly patronizing or ironic undertone, suggesting that a person or cause is well-intentioned and respectable, yet somewhat dull or humorless.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English wurthi, derived from the Old English noun weorþ ('worth, value, honor') combined with the adjectival suffix -ig.