estimable

estimable

adjective

Definition of ESTIMABLE

1

deserving of high regard or great approval <a dramatist with an estimable body of work>

Synonyms applaudable, commendable, creditable, estimable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

Related Words deserving, worthy; awesome, distinctive, distinguished, excellent, heady, honorable, impressive, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, redoubtable, reputable, respectable; invaluable, precious, priceless, valuable; delightful, enjoyable, pleasing, satisfying; ethical, good, high-minded, moral, noble, principled

Near Antonyms base, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, detestable, dirty, infamous, lousy, nasty, notorious, pitiable, pitiful, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sorry, unlikable, unworthy, vile, worthless, wretched; disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, low, mean, scandalous, seamy, shady, shameful, shocking, sordid, unethical, unsavory

Antonyms censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible

2

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge <no estimable archaeologist would be fooled by such a crude and obvious hoax>

Synonyms esteemed, estimable, name, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respected

Related Words honorable, venerable, worthy; creditable, good, praiseworthy; celebrated, distinguished, famed, famous, honored, illustrious, notable, prominent, redoubtable, renowned, well-known

Near Antonyms seedy, shadowy, shady; no-name, obscure, undistinguished, unknown

Antonyms disreputable