valuable

Worth a lot of money.

• This ring is valuable.
• Someone stole several valuable paintings.
• Are these old coins valuable?

Similar words: precious, costly

Opposites: worthless

Common phrases: valuable painting, valuable jewelry, valuable collection

Deserving respect and appreciation because of good qualities.

• She is a valuable friend.
• He became a valuable member of our team.
• We lost a valuable colleague when Maria retired.

Similar words: valued, esteemed, respected

Common phrases: valuable friend, valuable companion, valuable team member

A personal belonging worth a lot of money, such as jewelry.

• Keep your valuables safe.
• She left her valuables in the hotel safe.
• Were any valuables taken from the house?

Similar words: precious possession

Common phrases: personal valuable, stolen valuable