estimable
estimable · more estimable · most estimable
Worthy of esteem; admirableWorthy of esteem; admirable.
/ˈɛstɪməbəl/
Meaning
3 sensesWorthy of esteem; admirable.
Near-synonyms: esteemed, revered
deserving of esteem and respect
Capable of being estimated; estimatable.
may be computed or estimated
(archaic)Valuable.
Origin
From Middle English estimable, estymable, from Old French estimable, from Latin aestimābilFrom Middle English estimable, estymable, from Old French estimable, from Latin aestimābilis. Equivalent to esteem + -able and estimate + -able.
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Forms
more estimable, most estimable| Comparative | more estimable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most estimable Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
23 synonymsadmirableB2gloriousB1honorableB2respectableB1valuableB1worthyB1creditablereverendvenerableallowablecommendablelaudablepraiseworthyreverable
Close in meaning
- deserving of esteem and respect:goodhonorablerespectableadmirable
- may be computed or estimated:computable
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form