Definition of 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.
2.Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion.
Valuable consideration
(Law) an equivalent or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money, marriage, services, etc.
- Blackstone.
n.1.A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; - used mostly in the plural.
The food and valuables they offer to the gods.
- Tylor.


Related Words

admired, appreciated, beyond price, esteemed, gainful, golden, good as gold, inestimable, invaluable, of great price, of value, priceless, prized, remunerative, respected, rewarding, rich, treasured, valued, well-spent, worthwhile, yielding a return

Search

Word:

Browse

Valkyrian
Vallancy
Vallar
Vallar crown
Vallary
Vallation
Vallatory
Vallecula
Vallet's pills
Valley
Valley board
Valley rafter
Valley roof
Vallum
Valonia
Valor
Valorization
Valorous
Valsalvian
Valsalvian experiment
Valuable consideration
Valuableness
Valuably
Valuation
Valuator
Value
Value received
Valued
Valued policy
Valued-policy law
Valueless
Valuer
Valure
Valval
Valvasor
Valvata
Valvate
Valve
valve box
Valve chest
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
© 2008 Interapple, Inc.Cover