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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Worthily

· Wor·thi·ly · IPA
01 adv. In a worthy manner; excellently; deservedly; according to merit; justly; suitably; becomingly.
  1. 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.