Dictionary definitions
- Enter a word for the dictionary definition.
valuable
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Valuable \Val"u*a*ble\, a.
1. Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are
useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable
horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.
[1913 Webster]
2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable
friend; a valuable companion.
[1913 Webster]
Valuable consideration (Law), an equivalent or compensation
having value given for a thing purchased, as money,
marriage, services, etc. --Blackstone. --Bouvier.
[1913 Webster]
.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Valuable \Val"u*a*ble\, n.
A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small
thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the
plural.
[1913 Webster]
The food and valuables they offer to the gods. --Tylor.
[1913 Webster]
