1. (

• worthy

) an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously); "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable" ;

1. (

• worthy

) having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause" ;

2. (

• desirable ,
• suitable ,
• worthy

) worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son" ;

3. (

• worthy

) having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way; "behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention" ;