worthy

Meanings

• adjective

  having value; deserving of honor or esteem; admirable

  - "He is a worthy opponent in the game."
  - "The worthy recipient of the award was recognized at the ceremony."

• adjective

  having merit or deserving respect in one's occupation or position

  - "The worthy king led his people through a time of great turmoil."
  - "She is a worthy successor to the throne."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɝði/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɝði/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worthy
deserving , earning , meriting , serene

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Variants

List of all variants of worthy that leads to same result
worthier , worthiest , worthily , worthiness , worthinesses , worthy , worthies , -worthy , worthy of belief , worthy of

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Forms

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worthily, worthiness, unworthy

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Etymology

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Old English wyrthig, from weorðan ‘to become, come to be,’ from an Indo-European root (weor- ‘to become’).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'worthy' is often used in heraldry to describe someone who has earned the right to bear a coat of arms.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Sorting Hat determines which Hogwarts house a student belongs to based on their 'worthiness'.

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Related Concepts

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1. value: The concept of worthiness is closely related to the concept of value. Something that is valuable is considered worthy of attention, respect, or possession.

2. merit: Merit refers to the quality or deservingness of something or someone. A worthy person is one who has merit.

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Culture

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The concept of worthiness has been a significant theme in various cultures and literatures. In ancient Greece, the term 'arete' (excellence or virtue) was associated with worthiness. In Christianity, the term is often used in relation to moral worthiness for salvation. In literature, characters who are considered worthy often embody virtues such as courage, wisdom, and kindness.

How to Memorize "worthy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who embodies the qualities of worthiness. Visualize them receiving recognition or respect from others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'worthy' with words like 'valuable,' 'deserving,' and 'admirable'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Worthy equals Valuable and Deserving'.

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