adj
worthwhile
wurth-YL
adj
1
Important or rewarding enough to justify the time, effort, or money spent.
"Learning the language made the trip far more worthwhile."
"It was a long shift, but a worthwhile one."
How to Use Worthwhile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorth the effort put into it.
Common pairings
worthwhile investment
well worthwhile
Word Forms
more worthwhile comparative, most worthwhile superlative
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Etymology
A fusion of worth (adjective) and while (a period of time) — literally "worth the while."