valuable

¹valu·able

adj
\ˈval-yə-bəl, -yə-wə-bəl, -yü-ə-\

Definition of VALUABLE

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

Examples of VALUABLE

1. The watch is extremely valuable.
2. A lot of valuable advice can be found in this book.
3. I learned a valuable lesson.
4. He made many valuable contributions to the field of science.
5. The volunteers provide a valuable service to the community.
6. She is a valuable member of the staff.
7. Clean air is a valuable natural resource that needs to be protected.
8. Please don't waste my time. My time is very valuable.

First Known Use of VALUABLE

circa 1576

Related to VALUABLE

Synonyms: big-ticket, dear, expensive, extravagant, high, high-end, high-ticket, precious, premium, priceless, pricey (also pricy), spendy [chiefly Northwest], ultraexpensive, costly

Antonyms: cheap, inexpensive

Related Words: exorbitant, overpriced, prohibitive, sky-high, steep, stiff, unaffordable, uneconomic (or uneconomical), unreasonable; inestimable, invaluable; deluxe, luxurious, sumptuous

Near Antonyms: moderate, reasonable; valueless, worthless; discounted

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite