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estimable

/ˈɛstɪməbəl/

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From Middle English estimable, estymable, from Old French estimable, from Latin aestimābilis. Equivalent to esteem + -able and estimate + -able.

adjective more estimable · most estimable

Worthy of esteem; admirable. Near-synonyms: esteemed, revered
Similar: creditable, reverend, venerable, admirable, allowable, commendable, estimable, glorious, honorable, laudable, praiseworthy, respectable
archaic Valuable. A pound of man's flesh taken from a man Is not so estimable, profitable neither, As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats.
Similar: estimable, prizable, valuable, worthy, worthly, treasurous, worth every penny
Capable of being estimated; estimatable. After this time boric acid is always present in estimable amounts.

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@misc{estimable_2026,
  title = {estimable},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/estimable},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}