estimable
Deserving of respect
Estimable means worthy of esteem or respect: an estimable colleague, her estimable contributions to the field.
The word carries a formal, somewhat old-fashioned tone—you're more likely to encounter it in written tributes or formal assessments than casual speech.
Estimable can also mean capable of being estimated, though this technical sense is rare.
Regard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- praiseExpression of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- commendableWorthy of approval
venerable · distinguished · noteworthy · meritorious · exemplary · honorable · praiseworthy · creditable
Able to be gauged
- quantifiableAble to be measured
- computableAble to be algorithmically determined
- assessableAble to be evaluated
- determinableAble to be established
appraisable · reckonable · countable · evaluable · ascertainable · approximate · projectable · foreseeable
Profound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
illustrious · prestigious · eminent · esteemed · revered · exalted · honored · regarded
Greatly valued or esteemed
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- worthwhileMeriting effort or attention
- invaluableBeyond monetary worth
cherished · dear · significant · important · considerable · substantial · appreciable · meaningful
respect
Regard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- praiseExpression of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
commendable · venerable · distinguished · noteworthy · meritorious · exemplary · honorable · praiseworthy · creditable · deserving
measurable
Able to be gauged
- quantifiableAble to be measured
- computableAble to be algorithmically determined
- assessableAble to be evaluated
determinable · appraisable · reckonable · countable · evaluable · ascertainable · approximate · projectable · foreseeable · predictable
veneration
Profound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- celebratedWidely known and praised
renowned · illustrious · prestigious · eminent · esteemed · revered · exalted · honored · regarded · dignified
prized
Greatly valued or esteemed
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- worthwhileMeriting effort or attention
invaluable · cherished · dear · significant · important · considerable · substantial · appreciable · meaningful · consequential
- superlativesexcellent, superb, best, outstanding, supreme
- measurable qualitiesmeasurable, countable, calculable, numerical, computable
- measurementscales, gauging, balance, metering, gram
- skill levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, expert, advanced
- uprightupright, erect, vertical, perpendicular, standing
estimablecontemptible
Deserving strong disrespect
despicable · reprehensible · dishonorable · vile · shameful
estimabledisreputable
Having poor standing
notorious · infamous · ignominious · disgraceful · shameful
estimate, esteem, estimation, estimated, underestimate, overestimate, estimating, estimates, underestimated