having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; a worthy fellow; a worthy cause'

an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously); he told his story to some conservative worthies; local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable'

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; the parents found the girl suitable for their son

[ Syn: desirable , suitable ]

having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way; behavior worthy of reprobation; a fact worthy of attention'