thankworthy

[ thangk-wur-thee ]

/ ˈθæŋkˌwɜr ði /

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adjective

deserving gratitude: This fact was uncovered by the very thankworthy research of Prof. Bullen.

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Origin of thankworthy

First recorded in 1350–1400; thank + -worthy

thank·wor·thi·ness, noun

The change from the old to the new state of things, as far as our Banks Islanders are concerned, is indeed most thankworthy.
Life of John Coleridge Patteson|Charlotte M. Yonge
This is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
The Christian Year|John Keble
If thou lovest good scholars, this is not thankworthy in thee.
The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886|Various
But if doing well you suffer patiently: this is thankworthy before God.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
Sermons of Christmas Evans|Joseph Cross