Worthily \Wor"thi*ly\, adv. In a worthy manner; excellently; deservedly; according to merit; justly; suitably; becomingly. [1913 Webster] You worthily succeed not only to the honors of your ancestors, but also to their virtues. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Some may very worthily deserve to be hated. --South. [1913 Webster]