valuable

/ˈvæljuːəbl/

worth a lot

This antique vase is extremely valuable.

It is very expensive and important.

general

Having great worth or importance, often in terms of monetary value or significance.

The painting is considered valuable because of its historical significance.

It is highly prized due to its historical importance.

Time is a valuable resource that we should not waste.

Time is something precious that we should use wisely.

Can refer to both tangible items (e.g., jewelry, art) and intangible things (e.g., time, advice).

Collocations

valuable assetsomething important that provides benefitvaluable informationuseful or important datavaluable lessonan important or meaningful experience

extremely valuable or priceless

highly important or beneficial

Use 'valuable' to describe things that are worth a lot, whether in money or importance.

Do not use 'valuable' for things that are merely nice or pleasant; reserve it for things with real worth.

From Old French 'valable' (worthy, valuable), from Latin 'valere' (to be strong, be worth).

Often used to describe objects, skills, or experiences that have significant worth or benefit.

value

worth or importance

root

-able

capable of being

suffix

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