worthily

Definitions

In a manner that is deserving of merit, honor, or respect.

In a way that is suitable, appropriate, or adequate for a specific purpose.

Examples

She carried out her duties worthily, earning the respect of all her colleagues.

The award was presented to the athlete who had competed most worthily throughout the season.

He strove to live worthily of the trust his mentors had placed in him.

Synonyms

justly meritoriously righteously properly suitably deservingly virtuously

Antonyms

unworthily unjustly improperly wickedly wrongly shamefully inadequately