"screenworthy" meaning in All languages combined

See screenworthy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more screenworthy [comparative], most screenworthy [superlative]
Etymology: From screen + -worthy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|screen|-worthy}} screen + -worthy Head templates: {{en-adj}} screenworthy (comparative more screenworthy, superlative most screenworthy)
  1. Worthy of being screened; deserving of being adapted into a film or television show.
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