Noteworthy
/ˈnəʊtwɜːrði/
Definitions
Deserving of attention; important or interesting.
/ˈnəʊtwɜːrði/
Deserving attention or notice.
The discovery of a new species of butterfly was noteworthy.
💡 Simply: It's like when something's so cool or special you'd tell your friends about it! If you went on a rollercoaster that flipped you upside down five times, that's pretty noteworthy!
👶 For kids: Something is noteworthy if it's special and you want to tell other people about it.
More Examples
Her bravery during the crisis was truly noteworthy.
The company's rapid growth is noteworthy.
The speaker's insights were quite noteworthy.
How It's Used
"The artist's use of color was noteworthy."
"Several noteworthy discoveries were made during the research."
Idioms & expressions
of note
Significant or important.
"The contribution of the volunteers was of note in the project's success."
From 'note' + 'worthy'. 'Note' derives from Latin 'nota' (mark, sign), and 'worthy' from Old English 'wyrþe' (worth). The combined word has been in use since the early 18th century.
The word has been used in written English since the early 18th century, originally in legal and literary contexts to describe events or details deserving of attention.
Memory tip
Think of things you'd write a *note* about because they are *worthy* of remembering.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: note (Latin: nota - mark, sign) + worthy (Old English: wyrþe - worth)