Meaning of VALUABLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'valyooubul
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- [n] something of value; "all our valuables were stolen"
- [adj] of great importance or use or service; "useful information"; "valuable advice"
- [adj] having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange; "another human being equally valuable in the sight of God"; "a valuable diamond"
- [adj] having worth or merit or value; "a valuable friend"; "a good and worthful man"
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| | Synonyms: | | important, invaluable, of import, of value, precious, priceless, rich, semiprecious, useful, valued, valued at(p), worth(p), worthful |
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| | Antonyms: | | worthless | | |
| | See Also: | | expensive, hoarded wealth, precious metal, swag, treasure, worthy | |
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\Val"u*a*ble\, a.
1. Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are
useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable
horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.
2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable
friend; a valuable companion.
{Valuable consideration} (Law), an equivalent or compensation
having value given for a thing purchased, as money,
marriage, services, etc. --Blackstone. --Bouvier.
\Val"u*a*ble\, n.
A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small
thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the
plural.
The food and valuables they offer to the gods. --Tylor.
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