adjective
estimable
ESS-tuh-muh-bul/ˈestɪməbl/
Deserving respect or admiration.
Community members applaud the estimable volunteer for repairing their shared garden.
Etymology
Estimable first meant capable of being valued or assessed. It shifted from describing something whose value could be judged to describing someone or something worthy of a high valuation—and thus respect.
In context
estimable, but mistaken, cenobites
More examples
- She is an estimable colleague who always gives others credit.
- His honesty makes him estimable even to his political opponents.
- The award honors her estimable record of public service.
Forms
estimable · more estimable · most estimable
esteem noun — Respect and admiration for someone.
Similar words
- admirable
- Emphasizes qualities that inspire approval or admiration.
- respectable
- Often emphasizes meeting social standards of good conduct.