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Valuable

/ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ · adjective

Meaning

Having a great value..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Having a great value.
  2. Estimable; deserving esteem.
  3. (usually in the plural) A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value.

Example Sentences

valuable gemstones
a valuable friend; a valuable companion
Truly valuable things have no price and cannot be bought.
One particular valuable is a gemstone mosaic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does valuable mean?

Valuable means Having a great value..

What is a synonym for valuable?

Common synonyms include estimable, valuable, worthy, worthly.

What is the opposite of valuable?

Possible antonyms include worthless, nonvaluable, bastardly, blown.

How do you use valuable in a sentence?

valuable gemstones

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