What is the meaning of worthy?

noun

• An important, honorable person (word is often used humorously. )
  • usage: "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable"

adjective

• Having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable.
  • usage: "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"
• Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.
  • usage: "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"
  • synonyms: desirable, suitable
• Having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way.
  • usage: "behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention"