worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son";
morally admirable; "a worthy citizen";
having high moral qualities; "a noble spirit"; "a solid citizen"; "an upstanding man"; "a worthy successor";
meriting respect or esteem; "the worthy gentleman";
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "no student deemed worthy, and chosen for admission, would be kept out for lack of funds"- Nathan Pusey; "worthy of acclaim"; "orthy of consideration"; "a worthy cause";
