| Valuable 1. (a.) Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo. 2. (a.) Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion. 3. (n.) A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural. Thesaurus Entries admired, appreciated, beyond price, costly, dear, esteemed, expensive, gainful, golden, good as gold, inestimable, invaluable, of great price, of value, precious, priceless, prized, profitable, remunerative, respected, rewarding, rich, treasured, valued, well-spent, worthwhile, worthy, yielding a return |