Drinkworthy

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Capable of being consumed as a beverage with enjoyment ; suitable or appealing enough to be drunk ; possessing qualities that invite drinking
2. Fit or acceptable for consumption as a liquid refreshment ; having characteristics that make it desirable to drink ; worthy of being served or tasted as a drink
3. Appropriate or desirable for drinking due to flavor or quality ; good enough to be ingested as a beverage ; exhibiting attributes that encourage drinking pleasure

Etymology: "Drinkworthy" is a plain compound of two English words: "drink" and "-worthy." The first is an Old English word, and the second is a suffix that has been part of English since the Old English period, where "wierðe" meant "worth, valuable, deserving." Attaching "-worthy" to a noun produces an adjective meaning "deserving of" or "good enough for" whatever the noun names, as in "newsworthy" or "praiseworthy." Here, "-worthy" means "deserving to be drunk," so the word describes a beverage that is pleasant or good enough to be consumed. The construction is transparent, and it follows the same pattern as many older compounds in English, so no special history lies behind the word beyond the combination of its two parts.

Synonyms: drinkable, palatable, potable, refreshing, acceptable

Antonyms: undrinkable, unpalatable, toxic, poisonous, inedible