'Valuable' definitions:
Definition of 'valuable'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Valuable'
From: GCIDE
- Valuable \Val"u*a*ble\, n. A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural. [1913 Webster]
- The food and valuables they offer to the gods. --Tylor. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Valuable'
From: GCIDE
- Valuable \Val"u*a*ble\, a.
- 1. Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion. [1913 Webster]
- Valuable consideration (Law), an equivalent or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money, marriage, services, etc. --Blackstone. --Bouvier. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'valuable'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- admired,
- appreciated,
- beyond price,
- costly,
- dear,
- esteemed,
- expensive,
- gainful,
- golden,
- good as gold,
- inestimable,
- invaluable,
- of great price,
- of value,
- precious,
- priceless,
- prized,
- profitable,
- remunerative,
- respected,
- rewarding,
- rich,
- treasured,
- valued,
- well-spent,
- worthwhile,
- worthy,
- yielding a return