n.
Pronunciation: ' val-y ə -b ə l, -y ə -w ə -b ə l, -yü- ə -
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1576
1 a : having monetary value b : worth a good price
2 a : having desirable or esteemed characteristics or qualities < valuable friendships> b : of great use or service < valuable advice>
– valu · able · ness noun
– valu · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb