worthwhile

Definition

  • adjective: worth doing or getting
  • adjective: being 'worth' the time or effort spent
  • synonyms: worthy

Examples

  • If you help me I'll 'make it worth your while'. [=I'll make it worthwhile for you; I'll reward you for helping me]

  • Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all 'worthwhile'.

  • The money is for a 'worthwhile' cause/charity.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, God, this could be very unpleasant. Ay ! Bugger, bugger. Now what in the world in this garden could make that ordeal worthwhile ? Nice garden. ""For June who loved this garden. From Joseph who always sat beside her.'' Some people do spend their whole lives together. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill