worthy

/ˈwɜːrði/

adjective

layık, değerli

Having sufficient merit, value, or importance; deserving of respect or attention.

  • She proved herself worthy of the award.
  • This book is worthy of your time.
  • He's a worthy opponent in chess.
  • The committee determined that only proposals demonstrating rigorous methodology and clear societal impact would be considered worthy of funding.
  • Historians debate whether certain historical figures are worthy of commemoration, given the ethical complexities surrounding their legacies and actions.
  • The peer review process ensures that research findings published in prestigious journals are worthy of academic trust and citation.
nounsomewhat formal or humorous

saygın kişi, değerli kişi

A person of notable merit or importance; often used humorously or ironically.

  • The local worthies gathered for the ceremony.
  • He considered himself one of the town's worthies.