Dictionary Check: worthy

"worthy" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

adjective

having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

Example: "a worthy fellow"
Antonyms:
adjective

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

Example: "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"
Synonyms:
adjective

having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

Example: "behavior worthy of reprobation"
noun

an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

Example: "he told his story to some conservative worthies"

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