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| -able |
a suffix that means capable or worthy of being the object of a certain action. [1/3 definitions] |
| admirable |
very good; worthy of praise; deserving of being admired. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. [1/2 definitions] |
| deserve |
to be worthy of or have a right to. |
| enviable |
worthy of being wanted or envied. |
| glory |
a thing that is worthy of praise. [1/4 definitions] |
| honorable |
worthy of respect or honor. |
| ideal |
a belief or aim considered to be worthy of honor or respect. [1/6 definitions] |
| merit |
to be worthy of or deserve. [1/3 definitions] |
| notable |
worthy of special attention; remarkable. [1/2 definitions] |
| proud |
feeling pleased, satisfied, and worthy because of something one owns or has done. [1/3 definitions] |
| prove |
to show to be worthy. [1/3 definitions] |
| remarkable |
worthy of being noticed or mentioned. [1/2 definitions] |
| respectable |
worthy of respect. [1/4 definitions] |
| sneak |
a person who is cowardly, dishonest, or sly; someone who is not worthy of being trusted. [1/3 definitions] |
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