worthy
adjective/ˈwɜrði/
Frequency rank: #2,875 most common English word
Meaning
Deserving respect, effort, or attention.
Example sentence
She is truly worthy of the award after all her hard work.
Synonyms & related words
- deserving
- meritorious
- commendable
- qualified
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