thankworthy

A kind neighbor is truly thankworthy for helping carry groceries.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deserving of gratitude or thanks: "thankworthy" describes an action, gesture, or quality that merits appreciation or acknowledgment from others.

Usage Examples

• (Her efforts deserved gratitude.)
• (The action merited thanks.)

Advanced Usage

• "to deem something thankworthy": to consider an action or behavior as deserving of thanks.
  • The committee deemed his generous donation thankworthy. (They regarded his gift as deserving gratitude.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thankworthiness (noun): the quality of being deserving of thanks.
  • The thankworthiness of her kindness was acknowledged by all. (The deserving nature of her kindness.)

Synonyms

• Commendable: deserving praise or approval.
• Laudable: worthy of high praise.

Related Idioms

• To be a thankworthy act: an action that is especially deserving of gratitude.
  • Offering help without being asked is a thankworthy act. (Such behavior merits thanks.)