Worthy
/ˈwɜːr.ði/noun
Having merit, value, or importance.
Did you know?The word 'worthy' is linked to ancient ideas of worthiness in spiritual and social contexts, often used to denote someone deserving of honor or respect in rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*werþiz
“Valuable, deserving, having merit.”
Old English
OE
weorðe
“Having value, honorable, esteemed.”
Middle English
ME
worthe
“Of value, worthy of respect or honor.”
Early Modern English
EME
worthy
“Deserving, having merit or virtue.”
Modern English
English
worthy
“Having worth or value, deserving of respect.”