worthily

In deserving fashion

Worthily means in a manner deserving of respect, honor, or merit: She worthily defended her title.

It suggests meeting or living up to a standard: He worthily represented his country.

The word is somewhat formal and appears more often in written than spoken English.

honorably

nobly

In an honorable manner

righteously · ethically · uprightly · morally · reputably · laudably · exemplarily · conscientiously · decently · principled

deservedly

justly

With fairness applied

properly · fairly · duly · suitably · equitably · meritoriously · legitimately · befittingly · warrantedly

dignity

gracefully

With elegant movement

decorously · gravely · sublimely · augustly · regally · ceremoniously · reverently · formally · impressively · respectfully

Opposites
merit and deservingness

worthilyunworthily

Without being deserving

undeservedly · unjustifiably · groundlessly · baselessly · unjustly

moral character in action

worthilydishonorably

In shameful manner

shamefully · despicably · ignominiously · disgracefully · ignobly

Family

worthiness, worthier, unworthiness, worthiest, unworthily

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G