Definitions

valuable

[val-yoo-uh-buhl, -yuh-buhl] / ˈvæl yu ə bəl, -yə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

very important; priceless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beneficial costly expensive helpful important invaluable prized profitable relevant scarce treasured useful valued worthwhile

STRONG

collectible dear heirloom worthy

WEAK

admired appreciated cherished esteemed estimable held dear high-priced hot hot property in demand inestimable of value precious respected serviceable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap disadvantageous harmful inexpensive reasonable unhelpful useless worthless

WEAK

unimportant valueless

NOUN

prized possession

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antique asset commodity heirloom treasure

STRONG

advantage benefit collectible nugget plum

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage hindrance loss

WEAK

garbage trash

Example Sentences

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One of UV-C light's most valuable traits is how strongly it scatters in the atmosphere, which makes it especially useful for non-line-of-sight communication.

From Science Daily

One of its first tasks will be to convince doctors that home infusions are safe, effective and a valuable addition to their practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wednesday would also mark the first time since Feb. 26, 2018, that Alphabet was the second-most valuable company in the U.S, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch

Environmental concerns and the White House’s push to boost domestic production of raw materials have turned attention to America’s waste stream, which is full of valuable commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bethell had already shown his temperament for the big occasion by making a valuable 40 in England's successful chase in the fourth Test in Melbourne.

From BBC

valuable

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