valuable
nounEtymology From value + -able.
1
Plural normally A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value.
- One particular valuable is a gemstone mosaic.
valuable
adj/ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ · /ˈvæljəbl̩/
Etymology From value + -able.
1
Having a great value.
- valuable gemstones
2
Estimable; deserving esteem.
- a valuable friend; a valuable companion
- Truly valuable things have no price and cannot be bought.
- Synonyms
- estimable, valuable, worthy, worthly, prizable, treasurous, worth every penny
- Antonyms
- worthless, nonvaluable
- Derived terms
- most valuable player, valuable consideration, valuably
- Related terms
61 terms
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