Main Entry: ¹valu·able

Pronunciation: \ˈval-yə-bəl, -yə-wə-bəl, -yü-ə-\

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1576

1 a : having monetary value b : worth a good price
2 a : having desirable or esteemed characteristics or qualities <valuable friendships> b : of great use or service <valuable advice>

— valu·able·ness noun

— valu·ably \-blē\ adverb