worthier
Of greater merit
Worthier is the comparative form of worthy, meaning more deserving or meritorious: Is there a worthier cause than feeding the hungry?
It appears in comparisons of merit or value: She proved worthier of the promotion than her rival.
The word sounds somewhat formal or old-fashioned in casual speech.
Going beyond in quality
- exceedingGoing beyond limits
- outrankingHaving higher status
- superiorHigher in rank
- preferableMore worthy of selection
Deserved praise-worthiness
- deservingWorthy of reward
- earningGaining through work
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- entitlementAssumed right to benefits
justification · credibility · legitimacy · validation · eligibility · suitability · fitness · aptness
Moral goodness or merit
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- dignityInnate personal worth
uprightness · nobility · goodness · decency · ethics · principled · morality · purity
Regard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- regardAttentive consideration given
prestige · honor · acclaim · praise · status · reputation · veneration · deference
Successful completion of aim
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- successFavorable outcome attained
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
attainment · achievement · proficiency · capability · competence · mastery · contribution · performance
surpassing
Going beyond in quality
- exceedingGoing beyond limits
- outrankingHaving higher status
- superiorHigher in rank
preferable · nobler · better · loftier · greater · higher · fitter
merit
Deserved praise-worthiness
- deservingWorthy of reward
- earningGaining through work
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
entitlement · justification · credibility · legitimacy · validation · eligibility · suitability · fitness · aptness · appropriateness
virtue
Moral goodness or merit
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
dignity · uprightness · nobility · goodness · decency · ethics · principled · morality · purity · rectitude
respect
Regard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- appreciationRecognition of worth
regard · prestige · honor · acclaim · praise · status · reputation · veneration · deference · tribute
accomplishment
Successful completion of aim
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- successFavorable outcome attained
distinction · attainment · achievement · proficiency · capability · competence · mastery · contribution · performance · talent