well-spent

adjective

1. (of time or money) usefully or profitably spent or expended

Example Sentences

“I think it is great that she did the interview with Fox, and I think that it was amazing that you were the interviewer. I think that was an incredible 30 minutes well-spent by both of you,” Perino said, before calling Harris’ answers, such as they could be with someone prattling over her, “thin.”

From Salon

Siskel and Ebert’s repartee on the latest movies helped consumers decide whether plunking down their hard-earned dollars at their neighborhood box office would be money well-spent.

From Salon

He said the question must be asked if the time it has taken to get to this point has been well-spent for all parties involved.

From Reuters

“It also needs some metrics and accountability to make sure the money is well-spent.”

From Seattle Times

“That was a very well-spent 50 p,” she told the man, who responded with British understatement: “Wow. Gosh.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• advantageous
• beneficial
• conducive
• effective
• profitable
• rewarding
• successful
• useful
• worthwhile