ˈvæljəbəl
1
: worth a lot of money
valuable antiques/artwork
The watch is extremely valuable.
2
: very useful or helpful
A lot of valuable advice/information can be found in this book.
I learned a valuable lesson.
He made many valuable contributions to the field of science.
The volunteers provide a valuable service to the community.
She is a valuable member of the staff.
He was named the league's most valuable player. [=the player who contributes the most to his team's success]
3
: important and limited in amount
Clean air is a valuable natural resource that needs to be protected.
Please don't waste my time. My time is very valuable.
4
: important to someone in a personal way
valuable friendships
Her love and support are extremely valuable to me.
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/valuable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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