|
|
- pronunciation:
- vael
y
bl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having great material or monetary worth; expensive.
She hadn't realized that her antiques were so valuable until she had them appraised.- synonyms:
- costly, dear, expensive, rich
- antonyms:
- cheap, valueless, worthless
- similar words:
- extravagant, fancy, lavish, precious, priceless
|
| definition 2: |
having inherent merit or worth; useful; important.
Recognizing that she was a valuable employee, her boss offered her a raise.The police were able to get some valuable information from the eyewitness.- synonyms:
- precious
- antonyms:
- good-for-nothing, pointless, useless, valueless, worthless
- similar words:
- good, important, invaluable, meritorious, prized, profitable, serviceable, treasured, useful, worthwhile, worthy
|
| related words: |
advantageous, beneficial, better, cabinet, constructive, favorable, helpful, productive, rare |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(usu. pl.) an item of great monetary worth, such as a piece of jewelry.
He keeps his valuables in a safe at the bank.- similar words:
- gem, jewel, treasure
|
| related words: |
loot |
| derivations: |
valuably (adv.), valuableness (n.) |
|
|