ESTIMABLE Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

estimable

adjective

ˈe-stə-mə-bəl

Definition of estimable

as in meritorious

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

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as in respectable

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

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Recent Examples of estimable Ogle the estimable rare book room and the museum of vintage typewriters. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 1 Nov. 2025 Over the course of the evening, Hedda’s job is to lubricate the estimable Professor Greenwood (Finbar Lynch), in whose hands her husband’s fate lies. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025 There is a gap for reinforcements, just as there is at right centre-half behind the estimable Fabian Schar. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025 Mantello does some of his finest work in a heartfelt revival that will be remembered for the estimable Lane’s career-crowning performance. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for estimable

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Adjective

The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

The Chiefs have beaten a Denver Broncos team that was still finding its footing, the 2-4 Indianapolis Colts, the winless Miami Dolphins, a respectable Raiders squad and the 0-6 Chargers.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
For 26 years, Ecuador has remained immune from the plague of a currency crisis and has sustained respectable economic growth, low inflation, and surging exports.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

It’s filled with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate pieces with drool-worthy flavors like raspberry ganache, chocolate lava cake, strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, vanilla dream, and more.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
These are worthy goals, but Trump’s policies have badly missed their mark.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

Contemplation of this tax — which produced $384 million in the last fiscal year — has consumed endless hours of work from some of the county’s most respected leaders, and drawn earnest public testimony from dozens of people.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Now going by that nickname, Cathy appears on the doorstep of a respected brothel run by the warm madam, Faye (Martha Plimpton).

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

Adjective

Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Green was a four-time All-Pro member, making the esteemed list as a first-team honoree in 1966 and 1967 and as a second-team player in 1968 and 1969.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
In Inter Alia, Pike plays Crown Court Judge Jessica Parks—esteemed justice, wife, mother, and professional multitasker.

— Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of esteemed

Adjective

Our agency, whose staff was overwhelmingly female, decided, with admirable discretion, that the assignment should go to a man.

— Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Grant’s comeback hopefully will bode well to an interior defensive line unit that has the Dolphins playing admirable—ranked 15th—against the run.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

Use a reputable password manager to generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for every account.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Prices start at around $40 for a rickety model that will only last a few months, $300 for something durable from a reputable brand, and closer to $800 at the top end.

— Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

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