worthy worthy /ˈwɝːði/

adjective

1. () Having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable  ( worthy )
   having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
    A worthy fellow
   a worthy fellow
    A worthy cause
   a worthy cause
   
2. () Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse  ( desirable , suitable , worthy )
   worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
    The parents found the girl suitable for their son
   the parents found the girl suitable for their son
   
3. Having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way  ( worthy )
   having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
    Behavior worthy of reprobation
   behavior worthy of reprobation
    A fact worthy of attention
   a fact worthy of attention
   

noun

1. An important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)  ( worthy )
   an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
    He told his story to some conservative worthies
   he told his story to some conservative worthies
    Local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable
   local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable