Worthy

Pronunciation: /wɜrði/

Definitions of worthy

adjective deserving of respect or attention; having value or merit

Example Sentences

A1 She is a worthy friend who always listens to me.

A2 The student's effort in the exam was worthy of praise.

B1 The charity event was deemed worthy of donations from the community.

B2 His dedication to his job makes him a worthy candidate for promotion.

C1 The artist's latest masterpiece is truly worthy of critical acclaim.

C2 Her selfless acts of kindness make her a worthy recipient of the humanitarian award.

Examples of worthy in a Sentence

formal The candidate presented a worthy proposal during the conference.

informal I think this book is definitely worthy of a read.

slang That new restaurant is totally worthy of checking out.

figurative Her determination to succeed made her a worthy opponent in the competition.

Grammatical Forms of worthy

• past tense: worthed
• plural: worthies
• comparative: worthier
• superlative: worthiest
• present tense: worthy
• future tense: will be worthy
• perfect tense: have been worthy
• continuous tense: being worthy
• singular: worthy
• positive degree: worthy
• infinitive: to be worthy
• gerund: worthying
• participle: worthy

Origin and Evolution of worthy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'worthy' originated from the Old English word 'weorþ', meaning valuable or deserving.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'worthy' has evolved to encompass not just value or deserving, but also qualities such as merit, excellence, and honor.