worthwhile

worthwhile
[[t]wɜ͟ː(r)θ(h)wa͟ɪl[/t]]
ADJ-GRADED: oft it v-link ADJ to-inf
If something is worthwhile, it is enjoyable or useful, and worth the time, money, or effort that is spent on it.

The President's trip to Washington this week seems to have been worthwhile.

...a worthwhile movie that was compelling enough to watch again...

It might be worthwhile to consider your attitude to an insurance policy.


English dictionary. 2008.

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