worthily Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a worthy manner; with worthiness

WordNet


Wor"thi*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a worthy manner; excellently; deservedly; according to merit; justly; suitably; becomingly.
    You worthily succeed not only to the honors of your ancestors, but also to their virtues. Dryden.
    Some may very worthily deserve to be hated. South.

Webster 1913