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estimable
adjective es·ti·ma·ble \ˈes-tə-mə-bəl\
: deserving respect
Full Definition of ESTIMABLE
1
: capable of being estimated <an estimable amount>
2
archaic : valuable
3
: worthy of esteem <an estimable adversary>
— es·ti·ma·ble·ness noun
— es·ti·ma·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ESTIMABLE
15th century
Related to ESTIMABLE
- Synonyms
- applaudable, commendable, creditable, admirable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
- Antonyms
- censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible
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