What does estimable mean?
Estimable means Worthy of esteem; admirable..
Estimable
/ˈɛstɪməbəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Worthy of esteem; admirable..
Definitions by Sense
- Worthy of esteem; admirable.
- (archaic) Valuable.
- Capable of being estimated; estimatable.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: esteemed, revered
[Homer] allows their characters such estimable qualities as could consist, and in truth generally do, with tender frailties.
Mr. March told […]how devoted Brooke had been, and how he was altogether a most estimable and upright young man.
A pound of man's flesh taken from a man Is not so estimable, profitable neither, As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats.
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.
Synonyms for estimable
Antonyms for estimable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more estimable
- most estimable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for estimable?
Common synonyms include creditable, reverend, venerable, admirable.
What is the opposite of estimable?
Possible antonyms include contemptible.
How do you use estimable in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: esteemed, revered
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