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estimableworthy of respect and admiration; deserving esteem

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: worthy of respect and admiration; deserving esteem

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈestɪməbəl/

Korean meaning: 존경받을 만한, 존중받을 만한

Korean pronunciation: **에**스터머블

Example Sentences

  • The professor's estimable dedication to teaching made him beloved by all students, even those who failed his impossibly difficult exams.
  • Her estimable work in the community hospital earned her recognition from the mayor.
  • Despite his estimable efforts to cook dinner, the smoke alarm went off three times.

estimable

ADJECTIVE

//ˈestɪməbəl//

worthy of respect and admiration; deserving esteem

estimable concept
💡 Concept

an elderly woman in an apron hands out warm meals to families from behind a serving counter. She smiles warmly as she carefully portions each plate with generous helpings. The families she serves look at her with genuine gratitude and deep respect in their eyes. Children point excitedly at the food while their parents bow their heads thankfully toward the volunteer. Other community members in the background watch the interaction with admiring expressions. Some volunteers nearby pause their own work to observe her dedication with clear appreciation. someone who is worthy of respect and admiration through her selfless service

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈestɪməbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈestɪməbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootestim-
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'aestimare' meaning 'to value' or 'to appraise.' In ancient Rome, this verb was used to assess the worth of property or people, and over time evolved to mean 'worthy of respect or admiration.'

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🎵Rhyme

detestablecontestabledigestible
detestable
contestable
digestible

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor's estimable dedication to teaching made him beloved by all students, even those who failed his impossibly difficult exams.

Her estimable work in the community hospital earned her recognition from the mayor.

😄 Fun example

Despite his estimable efforts to cook dinner, the smoke alarm went off three times.

The organization seeks estimable volunteers who can contribute to meaningful social change.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

admirablerespectablepraiseworthycommendablehonorable

Antonyms

contemptibledespicabledisreputable

Related

estimateesteemestimationesteemed