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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His most valuable is a judge’s badge from the 1908 Games, which he figures is worth about $3,500.

From Los Angeles Times

He had a feeling it was very valuable.

From Literature

These could be valuable to some of my colleagues, but aren’t especially relevant to me.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Rams are waiting on a decision by Stafford, a finalist for the NFL most valuable player award that will be announced Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

Epstein emailed Mr. Mandelson asking if there was “any real chance of making the tax only on the cash portion of the bankers bonus,” rather than the more valuable noncash portions such as shares.

From The Wall Street Journal

valuable

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