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estimable

adjective
es·​ti·​ma·​ble | \ ˈe-stÉ™-mÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce estimable (audio) \

Definition of estimable

1 : capable of being estimated an estimable amount
2 archaic : valuable
3 : worthy of esteem an estimable adversary

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Other Words from estimable

estimableness noun
estimably \ ˈe-​stÉ™-​mÉ™-​blÄ“ How to pronounce estimably (audio) \ adverb

Examples of estimable in a Sentence

She has written an estimable novel. We owe thanks to our estimable colleague.

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Leave it to the estimable and long-winded Ben Thompson, who this time justifies his word count, to explain why. Adam Lashinsky, Fortune, "Is WeWork Really a Tech Company? The Answer Matters—Data Sheet," 6 Sep. 2019 The conductor of the Mozart Matinée was Andrew Manze, an estimable Englishman. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, "Mozart & Co. at the Salzburg Festival," 22 Aug. 2019 That may account for this film's broad sitcom-style sensibility which saps the proceedings of any charm despite the talents of its estimable cast. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Ode to Joy': Film Review," 8 Aug. 2019 The estimable Ken Rosenthal spells it out for us: Per sources, #SFGiants drawing sudden interest in LH Drew Pomeranz, who since moving to ‘pen has struck out six in 4 1/3 shutout innings, allowing only one baserunner. Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Giants, with surplus of lefty relievers, could move Drew Pomeranz: report," 29 July 2019 Her Sansa began the show as a naive, vulnerable teenager and ended it as a pillar of steel, a leader and tactician at the estimable peak of her powers. Justin Chang, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Dark Phoenix’ isn’t the revival the ‘X-Men’ series needed," 6 June 2019 Indeed, the cast looks promising, with such estimable Chicago jazz musicians as singer Freida Lee and singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Jeannie Tanner. Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Can jazz and cabaret make beautiful music together?," 18 July 2019 Besides its estimable boxing holdings, which include the personal papers of Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer, the Joyce collection features the world’s foremost collection of professional wrestling manuscripts and other materials. Mike Berardino, Indianapolis Star, "For George Rugg, curating Notre Dame's collection of sports gems has been labor of love," 18 June 2019 Her wife, Amy Eshelman, was the assistant commissioner for the Chicago Public Library during the tenure of estimable commissioner Mary Dempsey. Rick Kogan, chicagotribune.com, "Mayor Lori Lightfoot is right. Why we should love libraries, even on Sundays," 1 July 2019

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First Known Use of estimable

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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estimable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of estimable

formal : deserving respect

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