worthy
Having worth, merit, or valueHaving worth, merit, or value.
» You're a worthy opponent.
Ти гідний опонент.
Meaning
4 sensesHaving worth, merit, or value.
würdig
досто́йныйdostójnyj
гі́днийhídnyj, досто́йнийdostójnyj
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
Admirable or honourable.
Deserving, or having sufficient worth.
заслу́женныйzaslúžennyj, достопочте́нныйdostopočténnyj, заслу́живающийzaslúživajuščij
Suited; suitable; befitting.
Examples
120 sentencesYou're a worthy opponent.
Ти гідний опонент.
The novel is worthy of praise.
ruРоман заслуживает похвал.
His performance was worthy of praise.
ruЕго выступление было достойно похвалы.
deSein Auftritt war lobenswert.
I want to be worthy of your friendship.
ruЯ хочу быть достойным твоей дружбы.
Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
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Origin
From Middle English worthy, wurthi, from Old English *weorþiġ (“worthy”), equivalent to woFrom Middle English worthy, wurthi, from Old English *weorþiġ (“worthy”), equivalent to worth + -y. Cognate with Dutch waardig (“worthy”), Middle Low German werdig (“worthy”), German würdig (“worthy”), Swedish värdig (“worthy”), Icelandic verðugur (“worthy”).
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Forms
worthier, worthiestSynonyms
36 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form