Dictionary definition · worthy
noun
- an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)"he told his story to some conservative worthies"
adjective
- having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable"a worthy fellow"
- worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse"the parents found the girl suitable for their son"
- having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way"behavior worthy of reprobation"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).