adj B2 Upper-Intermediate

newsworthy

Newsworthy (adj) means Significant or interesting enough to be reported as news. Example: “The scandal was newsworthy enough to make national headlines.”

adj

Significant or interesting enough to be reported as news.

"The scandal was newsworthy enough to make national headlines."

"Editors decide daily which stories are truly newsworthy."

How to use newsworthy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWorth reporting on because it is notable, important, or interesting to the public.

Common pairings

newsworthy event deemed newsworthy

Word forms

newsworthier comparative, newsworthiest superlative

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The scandal was _____ enough to make national headlines.

Etymology

From "news" plus "-worthy," meaning deserving of.

Rhymes for newsworthy

worthy unworthy seaworthy noteworthy trustworthy untrustworthy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “newsworthy” mean?

The word “newsworthy” means significant or interesting enough to be reported as news. In plain terms, worth reporting on because it is notable, important, or interesting to the public.

How do you use “newsworthy” in a sentence?

Here is “newsworthy” used in a sentence: “The scandal was newsworthy enough to make national headlines.”

What part of speech is “newsworthy”?

“Newsworthy” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of newsworthy?

"newsworthy" (adj) means significant or interesting enough to be reported as news.

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