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View usage for: (estɪməbəl) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe someone or something as estimable, you mean that they deserve admiration. [formal] ...the estimable Miss Cartwright. Synonyms: respectable, good, valued, respected More Synonyms of estimable estimable in British English (ˈɛstɪməbəl) adjectiveworthy of respect; deserving of admiration my estimable companion Derived forms estimableness (ˈestimableness) noun estimably (ˈestimably) adverb estimable in American English (ˈɛstəməbəl) adjective1. Obsolete that can be estimated or evaluated; calculable 2. worthy of esteem; deserving to be respected or valued Derived forms estimably (ˈestimably) adverb Word origin ME & OFr < L aestimabilis < aestimare: see esteem Examples of 'estimable' in a sentenceestimable Natural history programmes have many estimable qualities but excitement isn't often one of them. Definition worthy of respect an estimable cricket team with two members holding world records Synonyms valued respected honoured esteemed Additional synonymsDefinition deserving or inspiring admiration The film tells its story with admirable economy. Synonyms praiseworthy, good, great (informal), fine, capital, noted, choice, champion, prime, select, wonderful, excellent, brilliant, rare, cracking (British, informal), outstanding, valuable, superb, distinguished, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, notable, sovereign, dope (slang), world-class, exquisite, exemplary, first-rate, superlative, commendable, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), laudable, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), ka pai (New Zealand), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition exceptionally good We complimented him on doing an excellent job. Synonyms outstanding, good, great (informal), fine, prime, capital, noted, choice, champion, cool (informal), select, brilliant, very good, cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), mean (slang), superb, distinguished, fantastic (informal), magnificent, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), splendid, notable, mega (slang), topping (British, slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, exquisite, admirable, exemplary, wicked (slang), first-rate, def (slang), superlative, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), nang (British, slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang), bakgat (South Africa) Definition morally excellent The president is a good man. Synonyms honourable, moral, worthy, ethical, upright, admirable, honest, righteous, exemplary, right, virtuous, trustworthy, altruistic, praiseworthy, estimable- estate agent
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