Synonyms: worthy
Definition: an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
Usage: he told his story to some conservative worthies; local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable
Similar words: important person, influential person, personage
Definition: a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
Synonyms: worthy, suitable, desirable
Definition: worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
Usage: the parents found the girl suitable for their son
Similar words: eligible
Definition: qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
Usage: eligible to run for office; eligible for retirement benefits; an eligible bachelor
Synonyms: worthy
Definition: having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
Usage: behavior worthy of reprobation; a fact worthy of attention
Similar words: fit
Definition: meeting adequate standards for a purpose
Usage: a fit subject for discussion; it is fit and proper that you be there; water fit to drink; fit for duty; do as you see fit to
Synonyms: worthy
Definition: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
Usage: a worthy fellow; a worthy cause
Similar words: commendable, applaudable, praiseworthy, laudable
Definition: worthy of high praise
Usage: applaudable efforts to save the environment; a commendable sense of purpose; laudable motives of improving housing conditions; a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
Similar words: creditable
Definition: worthy of often limited commendation
Usage: the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable
Similar words: cum laude
Definition: with honor; with academic distinction
Usage: a cum laude graduate
Similar words: deserving, worth
Definition: worthy of being treated in a particular way
Usage: an idea worth considering; the deserving poor (often used ironically)
Similar words: exemplary, model
Definition: worthy of imitation
Usage: exemplary behavior; model citizens
Similar words: magna cum laude
Definition: with high honor; with high academic distinction
Usage: a magna cum laude graduate
Similar words: meritable, meritorious
Definition: deserving reward or praise
Usage: a lifetime of meritorious service; meritorious conduct
Similar words: notable, noteworthy
Definition: worthy of notice
Usage: a noteworthy advance in cancer research
Similar words: quotable
Definition: suitable for or worthy of quotation
Usage: a quotable slogan; his remarks are not quotable in mixed company
Similar words: sacred
Definition: worthy of respect or dedication
Usage: saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling
Similar words: summa cum laude
Definition: with highest honor; with the highest academic distinction
Usage: a summa cum laude graduate
Similar words: valued, precious
Definition: held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
Usage: a valued friend; precious memories
Similar words: valuable, worthful
Definition: having worth or merit or value
Usage: a valuable friend; a good and worthful man
Similar words: worthwhile
Definition: sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
Usage: a worthwhile book