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- [wur-th ee]
- /ˈwɜr ði/
- /ˈwɜː.ði/
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- [wur-th ee]
- /ˈwɜr ði/
Definitions of worthily word
- adjective worthily having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor. 1
- adjective worthily of commendable excellence or merit; deserving: a book worthy of praise; a person worthy to lead. 1
- noun plural worthily a person of eminent worth, merit, or position: The town worthies included two doctors. 1
- noun worthily In a worthy manner. 1
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Origin of worthily
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at worth1, -y1
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Parts of speech for Worthily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
worthily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for worthily
adverb worthily
- commendably — worthy of praise: She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties.
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- honourably — (British) In a honourable manner.
- creditably — bringing or deserving credit, honor, reputation, or esteem.
- laudably — deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable: Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.
Top questions with worthily
- what is required to receive holy communion worthily?
- what is required to receive the sacrament of matrimony worthily?
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