worthwhile

worth·while

adj \-ˈhwī(-ə)l, -ˈwī(-ə)l\

Definition of WORTHWHILE

1

: being worth the time or effort spent <worthwhile preparations>

2

: worthy 1 <a worthwhile cause>

— worth·while·ness noun

Examples of WORTHWHILE

1. The money is for a worthwhile cause.
2. Seeing my children's joy made building the tree house all worthwhile.
3. Is it worthwhile to try to fix my computer?

First Known Use of WORTHWHILE

1662

Rhymes with WORTHWHILE

abseil, air mile, bass viol, black bile, Blue Nile, decile, erstwhile, exile, Fair Isle, field trial, gentile, high style, hostile, lifestyle, meanwhile, motile, nail file, New Style, old style, Old Style, on file, profile, redial, reptile, show trial, stockpile, time trial