-worthy
combining form
[ ˈwəːði ]
• deserving of a specified thing.
• "newsworthy"
Origin:
from worthy.
worthy
adjective
• having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard.
• "these issues are worthy of further consideration"
• characterized by good intent but lacking in humour or imagination.
• "worthy but tedious advice"
worthy
noun
• a person notable or important in a particular sphere.
• "schools governed by local worthies"
Similar:
dignitary,
notable,
notability,
celebrity,
personage,
famous person,
important person,
person of note,
luminary,
public figure,
official,
pillar of society,
grandee,
panjandrum,
leading light,
name,
big name,
somebody,
someone,
VIP,
top brass,
Mr Big,
big Daddy,
big shot,
bigwig,
big cheese,
big fish,
big gun,
big noise,
celeb,
biggie,
heavy,
hotshot,
Lady Muck,
Lord Muck,
nob,
big wheel,
kahuna,
big kahuna,
macher,
high muckamuck,
high muckety-muck,
Origin:
Middle English: from worth + -y1.
well worth
• certainly worth.
• "Salzburg is well worth a visit"
