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Synonyms of worthy

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Another word for worthy is well-regarded. Other synonyms of worthy are distinguished, respected, glorious, valued and honoured.

Synonyms and similar words for worthy

adjectiveAdmirable or honourable.

  • esteemedRespected, having respect or admiration from others.
  • laudableWorthy of being lauded.
  • veneratedRegarded with deep respect from others.
  • well-regardedAdmired, highly thought of, approved of.
  • admired
  • applauded
  • blessedHeld in veneration; revered.
  • distinguishedCelebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
  • eminentDistinguished, important, noteworthy.
  • fearedRegarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
  • glorifulFilled with glory; glorious.
  • gloriousExhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
  • honouredRespected, having received honour.
  • illustriousAdmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
  • priceless figurativelyHeld in high regard; treasured.
  • reputableHaving a good reputation; honourable.
  • respectedDeserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
  • reveredRespected or given reverence.
  • sacredDesignated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration...
  • treasuredValued; especially, having a personal value.
  • valuedHaving a value, esteemed.

adjectiveDeserving, or having sufficient worth.

verbTo render or treat as worthy.

  • exaltTo honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship.
  • revereTo honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g., a saint, or an idol.
  • honourBritish, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
  • esteemTo set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
  • respectTo have respect for.
  • valueTo regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
  • reward
  • adore
  • aggrandizeTo make appear great or greater; to exalt.
  • applaudTo praise, or express approval for something or someone.
  • enthrone literary
  • appraiseTo praise; to commend.
  • bepraiseTo praise greatly or extravagantly.
  • commendTo praise or acclaim.
  • cry upTo extol, praise.
  • eulogizeTo praise, celebrate or pay homage to (someone), especially in an eloquent formal eulogy.
  • extolTo praise; to make high.
  • glorify
  • honorTo think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
  • idolizeTo adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
  • laudTo praise; to glorify.
  • lionize
  • magnifyTo praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
  • panegyrizeTo praise, especially in an eloquent speech or in writing.
  • praiseTo give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
  • puffTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
  • speak well ofTo say good things about someone or something.
  • transfigureTo glorify or exalt.
  • venerateTo treat with great respect and deference.
  • lay store bySynonym of set store by.
  • look up toTo show respect or admiration for (someone); to see (someone) as a role model.
  • prizeTo consider highly valuable; to esteem.
  • hallow
  • put store bySynonym of set store by.
  • put store inSynonym of set store by.
  • rate informalTo consider or regard.
  • set store byTo believe that something is very necessary or important; to value highly.
  • belaud rareTo load with praise; praise greatly; extol.
  • regard obsoleteTo set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect.

Meaning of worthy

  1. adjective Having worth, merit, or value.
  2. adjective Admirable or honourable.
  3. adjective Deserving, or having sufficient worth.

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Questions about synonyms of worthy

What is another word for worthy?
Worthy has 72 synonyms on Word.ws, such as well-regarded, distinguished, respected, glorious, valued, honoured, valuable and feared.
What does worthy mean?
Worthy means having worth, merit, or value.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: worthy (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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