adjective
seaworthy
SEE-wur-thee
Seaworthy (adjective) means of a ship, in good enough condition to safely sail at sea. Example: “The old fishing boat was no longer seaworthy.”
adjective
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Of a ship, in good enough condition to safely sail at sea.
"The old fishing boat was no longer seaworthy."
"Inspectors checked that the vessel was seaworthy before it left port."
How to use seaworthy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSafe and sound enough to be sailed on the sea.
Common pairings
seaworthy vessel
deemed seaworthy
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Word forms
- Comparative
- seaworthier
- Superlative
- seaworthiest
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The old fishing boat was no longer _____.
Etymology
From "sea" plus "-worthy," meaning fit or suitable for something.
Antonyms
unseaworthy
Rhymes for seaworthy
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What does “seaworthy” mean?
The word “seaworthy” means of a ship, in good enough condition to safely sail at sea. In plain terms, safe and sound enough to be sailed on the sea.
How do you pronounce “seaworthy”?
“Seaworthy” is pronounced SEE-wur-thee (/ˈsiːwɝði/ in IPA).
How do you use “seaworthy” in a sentence?
Here is “seaworthy” used in a sentence: “The old fishing boat was no longer seaworthy.”
What is the opposite of “seaworthy”?
The opposite of “seaworthy” — its antonyms — is unseaworthy.
What part of speech is “seaworthy”?
“Seaworthy” is an adjective.
