B2adjectiveformalsocietyemotions
US/ˈwɜːr.ði/
UK/ˈwɜː.ði/
good enough or important enough to deserve respect, attention or reward
In context
She is a worthy winner after training hard for years.
This charity is worthy of your time and your support.
It was a worthy cause, so many people gave money.
Words that go with worthy
adjective + preposition
- worthy ofHis work is worthy of praise.
- worthy of attentionThis idea is worthy of attention from the whole team.
adjective + noun
- worthy causeAll the money goes to a worthy cause.
- worthy winnerThe champion was a worthy winner of the cup.
- worthy successorEveryone agreed she was a worthy successor to the old director.
- worthy opponentHe found a worthy opponent in his younger brother.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This museum is worthy to visit.Correct: This museum is worth visiting.