worthy
noun
an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
“he told his story to some conservative worthies”
“local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable”
adjective
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
“a worthy fellow”
“a worthy cause”
Oppositesunworthyworthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
“the parents found the girl suitable for their son”
having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
“behavior worthy of reprobation”
“a fact worthy of attention”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University