Lifeworthy

Alternative forms

• life-worthy, life worthy

Origin

From life + -worthy.

Full definition of lifeworthy

Adjective

1. Worthy of or deserving of life.
• 1921, Clayton Riley Lusk, Revolutionary Radicalism: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. Able to handle or cope with life; able to live; livable.
• 2008, Don Clifford, Grace Enough for Three:As a ship is made to be seaworthy, God made us "lifeworthy," or able to cope and endure whatever comes our way.