thankworthy

[ thangk-wur-thee ]

adjective

1. deserving gratitude:

   This fact was uncovered by the very thankworthy research of Prof. Bullen.

Other Words From

• thank·wor·thi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of thankworthy¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; thank + -worthy ( def )

Example Sentences

‘This is thankworthy,’ says the apostle St. Peter, ‘if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.’

From Project Gutenberg

In our notes on Jerusalem we shall have, like the “devil” of The Two Songs, to look at it from the inverse side and pass upon it a more laborious and less thankworthy comment.

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And St. Peter says: “This is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief.”

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Surely it is a thankworthy thing, one that must bring great joy, to have the evidence that Satan regards us as his enemy.

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If this friendly service appears to you to be thankworthy, you can repay it with like clemency when one of our brethren falls into your hands.'

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Related Words

• admirable
• commendable
• creditable
• estimable
• honorable
• laudable
• meritorious