worthy
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A person who is respected and often important in a town or group sometimes mentioned as a joke
- noun
- /ˈwɜrði/
- Informal
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notable
- Most Worthy of Emulation
Examples
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At the gathering, she introduced her friend as a worthy, respected member of the community.
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Only The Worthy and residents of this sector are allowed in this area.
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How do we save the Worthy?
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The path of the Worthy.
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His Highness is not well, my worthy Lord.
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Finale Party: Who Is The Most All-Star Worthy?
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The town celebrated its hero, declaring him a true worthy for his bravery and service.
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The film humorously depicted a self-proclaimed worthy who exaggerated his contributions to society.
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Etymology
Worthy as a noun, often used as worthies in the plural, comes from the same root worth meaning 'value', so a 'worthy' is literally someone seen as 'valuable' or important and the word is sometimes used in a polite or joking way.