'Valuable' definitions:

Definition of 'valuable'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange; "a valuable diamond" [ant: worthless]
adjective
Having worth or merit or value; "a valuable friend"; "a good and worthful man" [syn: valuable, worthful]
noun
Something of value; "all our valuables were stolen"

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'

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