Worthier: meaning, definitions and examples
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worthier
[ ˈwɜːrð.i.ər ]
comparative degree
Worthier is the comparative form of the adjective 'worthy'. It indicates a greater degree of deservingness or merit than something or someone else. In this usage, it compares more than two entities in terms of value or importance.
Synonyms
more admirable, more deserving, more valuable.
Examples of usage
- She is worthier of the award than anyone else.
- His contributions make him worthier than the rest of the candidates.
- In this context, the worthier option should be chosen.
Translations
Translations of the word "worthier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais digno
🇮🇳 ज्यादा योग्य
🇩🇪 würdiger
🇮🇩 lebih layak
🇺🇦 більш гідний
🇵🇱 bardziej godny
🇯🇵 より価値のある
🇫🇷 plus digne
🇪🇸 más digno
🇹🇷 daha değerli
🇰🇷 더 가치 있는
🇸🇦 أكثر جدارة
🇨🇿 hodnější
🇸🇰 hodnejší
🇨🇳 更有价值的
🇸🇮 bolj vreden
🇮🇸 meira verðugur
🇰🇿 одан да лайықты
🇬🇪 მეტი ღირსეული
🇦🇿 daha layiqli
🇲🇽 más digno
Etymology
The word 'worthy' originates from the Old English word 'wyrðe', which meant 'worthy, deserving, or valuable'. This term can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic *wirþiz, which was related to the notion of being valuable or having worth. Over time, the suffix '-ier' was added to create the comparative form 'worthier'. This reflects the evolution of the language as it incorporated and adapted various linguistic roots, ultimately shaping the modern English lexicon we use today. The concept of worthiness has been significant throughout history, often associated with moral, social, or material value.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,009, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28009 worthier
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