Virtuous
Virtuous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: virtuous behavior is its own reward
Worthy is a synonym for virtuous in good topic. In some cases you can use "Worthy" instead an adjective "Virtuous", when it comes to topics like noble, scrupulous, meritorious.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Worthy Opponent: Saladin, the Muslim opponent of Richard the Lionhearted during The Crusades, is in the circle with virtuous pagans rather than further down among heretics, probably because of this trope.
Source: Literature / The Divine Comedy
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