🇬🇧 Worthy meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

If someone or something is worthy, it means they truly deserve respect, praise, or support because they are good, kind, brave, or important in some way. A worthy person, idea, or cause is one that we should care about and treat seriously, not ignore or make fun of.

My dance moves were not worthy of any dance contest, but they were definitely worthy of making my entire family cry-laugh on the living-room floor.

The cookie was obviously worthy of protection, so I ate it quickly to keep it safe from everyone else.

The teacher said our project was worthy of an A, even though half the poster was covered in accidental glitter explosions.

I felt worthy of a nap after bravely facing the terrifying monster known as “math homework.”

Grandpa said my joke was worthy of a trophy, but only if the trophy was for “world’s worst pun.”

The lost dog shakes in rain. A tired boy lifts it, saying, "You are worthy." Neighbors see the boy; they think the dog is worthy of warm food, worthy of shelter, worthy of a name. They clap. The dog sleeps on the boy's lap, both happy, both worthy of the cheer.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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