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worthful

adjective

worth·​ful ˈwərth-fəl How to pronounce worthful (audio)
1
: full of merit
a good and worthful person
2
: having value
the worthful aspects of their culture

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of worthful was before the 12th century

Cite this Entry

“Worthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worthful. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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