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Estimable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛstɪməbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Estimable is an adjective meaning Worthy of esteem; admirable.

Meaning

Worthy of esteem; admirable.

More Meanings

  1. Capable of being estimated; estimatable.
  2. (archaic) Valuable.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: esteemed, revered
After this time boric acid is always present in estimable amounts.
In this section we review the recent theory that generates an estimable Phillips curve relation.
Mr. March told […]how devoted Brooke had been, and how he was altogether a most estimable and upright young man.

Synonyms for estimable

Depending on context, synonyms include creditable, reverend, venerable, admirable, allowable, commendable.

creditablereverendvenerableadmirableallowablecommendableglorioushonorablelaudablepraiseworthyrespectablereverablevaluableworthyesteemedreveredprizableworthlytreasurousgoodreputablecalculablecomputable

Antonyms for estimable

Common opposites include contemptible.

contemptible

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include admirable, respectable, honorable, reputable, good, calculable.

admirablerespectablehonorablereputablegoodcalculablecomputableevaluableinvaluableesteemablevaluablecommendableworthyvaluedregardablerespectworthyhonourworthyworthlyapplaudablevenerable

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