worthy

worthy
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj. deserving, meritorious; virtuous, good; estimable, honest, upright, reputable. See virtue, skill, repute.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. good, true, honest, honorable, reliable, trustworthy, Dependable, noble, charitable, dutiful, philanthropic, virtuous, ethical, moral, pure, upright, righteous, decent, incorrupt, incorruptible, meritorious, creditable, deserving, laudable, praiseworthy, estimable, right-minded, worthy of, whole-souled, model, exemplary, sterling, sinless, stainless, blameless.
Ant. worthless*, bad, evil.
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
meriting, deserving, meritorious, good enough, praiseworthy, creditable, estimable, worthwhile, commendable, exemplary, excellent, virtuous.
ANT.: unworthy, worthless, undeserving
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Of great value: costly, inestimable, invaluable, precious, priceless, valuable. Idioms: beyond price, of great price. See VALUE. 2. Deserving honor, respect, or admiration: admirable, commendable, creditable, deserving, estimable, exemplary, honorable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy, reputable, respectable. See GOOD, PRAISE, RESPECT, VALUE. 3. Satisfying certain requirements, as for selection: eligible, fit1, fitted, qualified, suitable. See ABILITY.

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