WORTHINESS

worthiness

(noun) the quality or state of having merit or value

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

worthiness (countable and uncountable, plural worthinesses)

(uncountable) The state or quality of having value or merit.

(countable) The result or product of having value or merit.

(uncountable) The state or quality of being qualified or eligible.

(countable) The result or product of being qualified or eligible.

Anagrams

• shire towns

Source: Wiktionary


Wor"thi*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit; excellence; dignity; virtue; worth. Who is sure he hath a soul, unless It see, and judge, and follow worthiness Donne. She is not worthy to be loved that hath not some feeling of her own worthiness. Sir P. Sidney. The prayers which our Savior made were for his own worthiness accepted. Hooker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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