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estimable

 

[ ˈɛstɪməb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a positive way

Deserving respect and admiration; worthy of esteem.

Synonyms

admirable, honorable, respectable, worthy

Examples of usage

  • Her estimable qualities include her kindness and intelligence.
  • He made an estimable contribution to the project.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a neutral way

Capable of being estimated or valued.

Examples of usage

  • The estimable cost of the repairs was within the budget.
  • The estimable weight of the package was calculated.

Translations

Translations of the word "estimable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estimável

🇮🇳 सम्माननीय (sammaananeey)

🇩🇪 schätzenswert

🇮🇩 terhormat

🇺🇦 поважний

🇵🇱 szanowany

🇯🇵 尊敬される (sonkei sareru)

🇫🇷 estimable

🇪🇸 estimable

🇹🇷 saygıdeğer

🇰🇷 존경할 만한 (jon-gyeonghal manhan)

🇸🇦 جدير بالتقدير (jadeer biltakdeer)

🇨🇿 ctihodný

🇸🇰 ctihodný

🇨🇳 值得尊敬的 (zhí dé zūn jìng de)

🇸🇮 spoštovan

🇮🇸 virðingarverður

🇰🇿 құрметті

🇬🇪 პატივსაცემი (patricemi)

🇦🇿 hörmətli

🇲🇽 estimable

Etymology

The word 'estimable' originated from the Latin word 'aestimabilis', meaning 'worthy of appraisal'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of deserving respect or capable of being valued.

See also: esteem, esteemed, esteeming.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,103, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.