Synonyms of estimable

estimable

adjective

ˈe-stə-mə-bəl 

1

as in meritorious

deserving of high regard or great approval

a dramatist with an estimable body of work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meritorious
• worthy
• excellent
• admirable
• distinguished
• commendable
• creditable
• laudable
• impressive
• praiseworthy
• honorable
• awesome
• outstanding
• noble
• distinctive
• applaudable
• noticeable
• redoubtable
• valuable
• noteworthy
• moral
• deserving
• good
• invaluable
• respectable
• reputable
• precious
• satisfying
• delightful
• heady
• enjoyable
• pleasing
• ethical
• priceless
• principled
• high-minded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discreditable
• reprehensible
• notorious
• unworthy
• censurable
• contemptible
• worthless
• wretched
• infamous
• pitiful
• deplorable
• pitiable
• detestable
• vile
• lousy
• sorry
• despicable
• base
• dirty
• nasty
• scabby
• disreputable
• scurvy
• low
• sordid
• disgraceful
• mean
• ignominious
• illaudable
• shameful
• dishonorable
• unsavory
• scandalous
• shocking
• shady
• unethical
• scummy
• seamy
• unlikable

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respectable
• respected
• esteemed
• reputable
• prestigious
• distinguished
• reputed
• renowned
• recognized
• name
• honorable
• worthy
• prominent
• venerable
• famous
• creditable
• famed
• good
• illustrious
• celebrated
• notable
• redoubtable
• praiseworthy
• honored
• well-known

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disreputable
• shadowy
• unknown
• obscure
• shady
• seedy
• undistinguished
• no-name

Example Sentences

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