worthy

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui mérite du respect, de l'attention ou de l'admiration, ou qui a une valeur ou une qualité méritoire.

Describes someone or something that deserves respect, attention, or admiration.

1. Deserving respect or attentionB1formal

   Having qualities that deserve respect, admiration, or attention.

   digne de respect

   • She is a worthy recipient of the award.
   • The charity is a worthy cause to support.
   • He proved himself a worthy opponent in the competition.

   Synonymesadmirablecommendabledeservingestimablehonorablehonourablelaudablemeritoriousnoteworthypraiseworthyreputablerespectable

   Antonymescontemptibledespicabledisreputableignobleunworthy

2. Deserving of somethingB1formal

   Having sufficient merit or value to deserve a particular thing.

   digne de

   • This idea is worthy of further investigation.
   • The proposal is worthy of serious consideration.
   • Her efforts are worthy of praise.

   Synonymesappropriatedeservingearnedentitledfittingjustifiedmeritoriousqualifiedsuitable

   Antonymesundeservingunworthy

• Nom désignant une personne importante, méritante ou distinguée, souvent utilisé dans un contexte historique ou formel.

A noun referring to a person of importance, merit, or distinction, often used in historical or formal contexts.

indénombrable

1. Respected or important personB2formal

   A person of great merit, importance, or high social standing.

   Personne respectable ou importante

   • The local worthies gathered at the town hall for the ceremony.
   • He was considered one of the worthies of the community.
   • The event was attended by various worthies from the region.

   Synonymesbigwigcelebritydignitaryeminenceluminarynotablepersonagevip