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worthily

wor·thy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wur-th ee]
    • /ˈwɜr ði/
    • /ˈwɜː.ði/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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