English Explanatory Dictionary

estimable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Worthy of esteem; admirable.
  2. Valuable.
  3. Capable of being estimated; estimatable.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛstɪməbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-estimable.wav

Word forms

estimable more estimable most estimable

Etymology

From Middle English estimable, estymable, from Old French estimable, from Latin aestimābilis. Equivalent to esteem + -able and estimate + -able.

Synonyms

creditable reverend venerable admirable allowable commendable estimable glorious honorable laudable praiseworthy respectable reverable valuable worthy esteemed revered prizable worthly treasurous worth every penny

Derived words

estimableness estimably inestimable unestimable
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