prizeworthy

American  

[prahyz-wur-thee] / ˈpraɪzˌwɜr ði /

adjective

1. deserving or qualifying for a prize.

   Both young pianists delivered a prizeworthy performance at the music festival.

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Other Word Forms

• prizeworthiness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of prizeworthy

First recorded in 1600–05; prize ¹ + -worthy

Example Sentences

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prizeworthy

It is an impressive achievement representing a prizeworthy contribution to literary scholarship and biographical journalism.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2020

I can’t imagine what convoluted story Theo has come up with to tell her, but whatever it is must be a prizeworthy performance.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse