valuable

noun

(usually in the plural) A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value.

adjective

Having a great value.

Estimable; deserving esteem.

Roots

valeoval- · Latin · be strong, be worth

Synonyms for valuable

invaluableadj preciousadj pricelessadj valuedadj treasuredadj inestimableadj worthwhileadj prizedv costlyadj worthyadj expensiveadj

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