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worthwhile
[ wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl ]
adjective
- such as to repay one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc.:
a worthwhile book.
Synonyms: , ,
worthwhile
/ ˌɜːθˈɲɪ /
adjective
- sufficiently important, rewarding, or valuable to justify time or effort spent
Other Word Forms
- ɴǰٳwn noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of worthwhile1
Example Sentences
Season 2 feels like much more of an ensemble affair as showrunner Tony Gilroy expands the show’s focus beyond one character’s moral development to more thoroughly embroider others that are just as worthwhile.
All that work is worthwhile though, she says, when crowds of fans sing along to her songs.
Taking a closer look at your pay slip is worthwhile, and it needs to be considered when looking at your personal budget.
With near-shore stocks overfished in Thailand and Sri Lanka, vessel owners send their crews farther and farther from shore in search of a worthwhile catch.
But it’s worthwhile hanging in: As the chapters unfold, the plot thickens.
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