Valuable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Valuable is an adjective meaning Having a great value.
Meaning
Having a great value.
More Meanings
- Estimable; deserving esteem.
- (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
One particular valuable is a gemstone mosaic.
Truly valuable things have no price and cannot be bought.
Word Forms
- valuables
Synonyms for valuable
Depending on context, synonyms include estimable, worthy, worthly, prizable, treasurous, admirable.
Antonyms for valuable
Common opposites include worthless, bastardly, blown, cacky, chaffy, cocking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include valued, worthful, worthy, worth, useful, important.
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