val·u·able /ˈvæljəbəl/ adjective
[more valuable; most valuable] 1 : worth a lot of money
▪ valuable antiques/artwork ▪ The watch is extremely valuable. 2 : very useful or helpful
▪ A lot of valuable advice/information can be found in this book. ▪ I learned a valuable lesson. ▪ He made many valuable contributions to the field of science. ▪ The volunteers provide a valuable service to the community. ▪ She is a valuable member of the staff. ▪ He was named the league's most valuable player. [=the player who contributes the most to his team's success] 3 : important and limited in amount
▪ Clean air is a valuable natural resource that needs to be protected. ▪ Please don't waste my time. My time is very valuable. 4 : important to someone in a personal way
▪ valuable friendships ▪ Her love and support are extremely valuable to me.
▪ valuable antiques/artwork ▪ The watch is extremely valuable.
▪ A lot of valuable advice/information can be found in this book. ▪ I learned a valuable lesson. ▪ He made many valuable contributions to the field of science. ▪ The volunteers provide a valuable service to the community. ▪ She is a valuable member of the staff. ▪ He was named the league's most valuable player. [=the player who contributes the most to his team's success]
▪ Clean air is a valuable natural resource that needs to be protected. ▪ Please don't waste my time. My time is very valuable.
▪ valuable friendships ▪ Her love and support are extremely valuable to me.
