Lifeworthy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Worthy of or deserving of life.

    "As long as the soul of a nation grows, it is lifeworthy, and its body will probably expand to suit the expansion of the spirit."

  2. 2
    Able to handle or cope with life; able to live; livable.

    "As a ship is made to be seaworthy, God made us "lifeworthy," or able to cope and endure whatever comes our way."

Example

More examples

"As long as the soul of a nation grows, it is lifeworthy, and its body will probably expand to suit the expansion of the spirit."

Etymology

From life + -worthy.

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