estimable
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- adjective
- /ˈɛstɪməbl/
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estimable
- Such youthful intensity maintained over a long career has served Kael's reputation well: estimable persons speak of her as the most important critic of the second half of the 20th century.
- an estimable man
- estimable achievement
I said this before we started talking live, but I think what you and fellow podcasters are doing is of an estimable value.
- I said this before we started talking live, but I think what you and fellow podcasters are doing is of an estimable value.
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Estimable colleagues.
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I said this before we started talking live, but I think what you and fellow podcasters are doing is of an estimable value.
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I'm pleased to introduce the inimitable and estimable Charlie Rose.
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The estimable scientist received an award for her groundbreaking research.
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Many people admire his estimable qualities, such as honesty and kindness.
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She was recognized as an estimable leader in her community for her charitable work.
Synonyms
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Causing people to admire it, like a building or performance, because it is very good
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A person who behaves in a morally good way and deserves respect
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Seen by people as good and socially acceptable
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Having good qualities that make people respect you
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A person or thing that many people respect and admire
Respected and looked up to by many people
Antonyms
How Esteemed
Surface Forms
Morphology
estimable = esteem (semi-transparent) = estim + able
Meaning 'worthy of esteem' is derivable from the stem related to 'esteem', but the form 'estim-' and formal/archaic register may confuse learners.
Etymology
Estimable comes from the old Latin word aestimare, meaning 'to value' or 'to judge', and it shares the same root as esteem. So to call someone estimable is to say they are valued and deserve respect.