I. ˈvalyəbəl also -yəwəbəl adjective
Etymology: value (II) + -able
1. : possessing monetary value in use or exchange
disposing of a valuable store of furs — I.B.Richman
contains the most valuable minerals in a profuse variety — H.T.Buckle
started the very valuable ostrich feather industry — Carveth Wells
2.
a. : having or exhibiting desirable or esteemed characteristics or qualities especially of an intrinsic nature : valued
another human being equally valuable in the sight of … God — W.R.Harris
both are unquestionably valuable as literature — Americas
a continual surrender of himself … to something which is more valuable — T.S.Eliot
b. : characterized by usefulness, worth, or serviceableness usually for a specific purpose
experience … made him a valuable member of committees — Current Biography
food is valuable to the animal and moisture to the plant — Samuel Alexander
the author's illustrations are highly valuable to the text — Irene Smith
valuable information
valuable advice
valuable contributions
3. obsolete , of a person : estimable , worthy
Synonyms: see costly 2
II. noun
( -s )
: something of worth or value usually of the nature of personal effects — usually used in plural
the man … told me to check my valuables — Andy Logan
they contracted to carry valuables, securities, and bundles — R.J.Purcell